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C848 YFX

1986 Citroen Visa

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

66,512 mi
Last recorded66,512 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1986 Citroen Visa62,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC848 YFX
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2008 66,512 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

handbrake near end of travel

nearside rear tyre heavily cracked

offside mirror cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2007 63,922 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 63,855 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

l/h rear foot and hand brake lower on effort than right

r/h mirror cracked

Pass 9 Mar 2006 60,868 miles

Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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C848 YFX is a 1986 Citroen Visa in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C848 YFX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C848 YFX registered?

C848 YFX is a 1986 Citroen Visa, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C848 YFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for C848 YFX shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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