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C254 FOD

1985 Citroen Visa

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

72,789 mi
Last recorded72,789 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2008
Typical for 1985 Citroen Visa59,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC254 FOD
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2008 72,789 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 72,567 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Jan 2007 58,707 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 58,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2005 45,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

handbrake efficiency just passed 17%

pin hole nsf cv boot.

surface corrosion both rear inner wheel arches within 30cm rear shock mounts † † †

Fail 9 Dec 2005 45,500 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

handbrake efficiency just passed 17%

pin hole nsf cv boot.

surface corrosion both rear inner wheel arches within 30cm rear shock mounts † † †

How Reliable is the Citroen Visa?

Based on 1,231 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.

68.4%
Pass Rate
832
Miles/Year
45
Year Lifespan
212
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 65
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 64
Side repeater not working 60
Headlamp aim too low 44
Stop lamp not working 43
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C254 FOD is a 1985 Citroen Visa in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1985 Citroen Visa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 59,065 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Visa fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 65 recorded failures. If you're considering buying C254 FOD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Visa typically stays on UK roads for around 45 years. At 41 years old, this Citroen Visa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C254 FOD registered?

C254 FOD is a 1985 Citroen Visa, first registered on 10 December 1985.

Is C254 FOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for C254 FOD shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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