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C831 TUY

1986 Citroen Visa

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

67,322 mi
Last recorded67,322 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2008
Typical for 1986 Citroen Visa62,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC831 TUY
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2008 67,322 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 66,962 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 66,948 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 65,926 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2005 64,939 miles

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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C831 TUY is a 1986 Citroen Visa in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 C831 TUY, 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 C831 TUY registered?

C831 TUY is a 1986 Citroen Visa, first registered on 21 March 1986.

Is C831 TUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for C831 TUY shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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