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C97 NRM

1986 Citroen Visa

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,613 mi
Last recorded154,613 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1986 Citroen Visa62,338 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC97 NRM
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 154,613 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 154,577 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 153,460 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 152,446 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 26 Sep 2006 152,365 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2005 149,406 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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C97 NRM is a 1986 Citroen Visa in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 C97 NRM, 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 C97 NRM registered?

C97 NRM is a 1986 Citroen Visa, first registered on 1 January 1986.

Is C97 NRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for C97 NRM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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