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C426 EYA

1985 Citroen Visa

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

82,872 mi
Last recorded82,872 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2018
Typical for 1985 Citroen Visa59,065 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC426 EYA
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1985
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2018 82,872 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 82,867 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2017 78,155 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion various points (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2017 78,150 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Body has slight corrosion various points (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Body has slight corrosion both sides (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 78,139 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 78,139 miles

Centre Rear Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 78,122 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 6 Nov 2007 78,122 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 77,021 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

headlamp reflectors deteriorating

slight play in offside of steering rack

Pass 21 Jul 2005

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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C426 EYA is a 1985 Citroen Visa in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 C426 EYA, 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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C426 EYA is a 1985 Citroen Visa, first registered on 12 August 1985.

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