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D253 XFE

1987 Citroen Visa

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2008
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

65,426 mi
Last recorded65,426 miles
Recorded on14 May 2007
Typical for 1987 Citroen Visa73,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD253 XFE
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 May 2007 65,426 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 65,420 miles

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

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

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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D253 XFE is a 1987 Citroen Visa in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Citroen Visa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 73,618 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 D253 XFE, 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 39 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 D253 XFE registered?

D253 XFE is a 1987 Citroen Visa, first registered on 16 April 1987.

Is D253 XFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for D253 XFE shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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