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C451 CHU

1986 Citroen Visa

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2024
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

96,111 mi
Last recorded96,111 miles
Recorded on18 May 2023
Typical for 1986 Citroen Visa62,338 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC451 CHU
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2023 96,111 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 96,081 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Oct 2022 96,081 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced marked in yellow (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 95,996 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard switch in poor condition

headlamp switch in poor condition

Fail 30 May 2019 95,996 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

hazard switch in poor condition

headlamp switch in poor condition

Pass 17 Apr 2018 95,908 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Apr 2017 94,530 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 94,514 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 93,274 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 90,958 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 90,958 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 87,834 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 85,204 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2011 81,407 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 77,762 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 74,098 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 73,734 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 73,734 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front no plate split slight brake bind on nsr brake osf underbody has surface rust nsr inner sill section has surface rust fuel hose to fuel tank badly split but not leaking

Pass 1 Mar 2007 73,536 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 73,532 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 73,237 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 73,237 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

o/s headlamp becoming dull †surface cracks ono/s/f flexi hose

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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C451 CHU is a 1986 Citroen Visa in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1986 Citroen Visa models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 62,338 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 C451 CHU, 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 40 years old, this Citroen Visa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C451 CHU registered?

C451 CHU is a 1986 Citroen Visa, first registered on 1 March 1986.

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The MOT history for C451 CHU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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