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C399 EBM

1985 Citroen Visa

Silver Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

5,176 mi
Last recorded5,176 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 1985 Citroen Visa59,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC399 EBM
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 5,176 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 5,050 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 5,035 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2010 4,414 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 4,387 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 4,355 miles
Pass 1 May 2007 3,704 miles

rear exhaust box corroding

Pass 24 Aug 2005 3,689 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2005 3,689 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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C399 EBM is a 1985 Citroen Visa in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C399 EBM, 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 C399 EBM registered?

C399 EBM is a 1985 Citroen Visa, first registered on 31 August 1985.

Is C399 EBM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C399 EBM shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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