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D308 XEW

1986 Citroen Visa

Maroon Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

66,333 mi
Last recorded66,333 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 1986 Citroen Visa62,338 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD308 XEW
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1986
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 66,333 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 66,322 miles

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 66,271 miles

All tyres are cracked

Pass 30 Oct 2014 66,062 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

all tyres cracked

Pass 12 Nov 2013 65,597 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Nov 2013 65,597 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,750 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2012 62,750 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 62,338 miles

Both front cv gaitors starting to deteriorate

Both front tyres starting to perish

Damage to o/s/r light unit

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Weld repair present to o/s sill

Pass 10 Nov 2010 61,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/r light unit cracked

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Fail 28 Oct 2010 61,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

O/s/r light unit cracked

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2009 61,004 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 58,556 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 55,286 miles

o/s/r brake back plate oily

o/s/r chissis rusty

Pass 13 Nov 2006 53,750 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2006 53,744 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

both rear tyres low 2 / 3 mm

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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D308 XEW is a 1986 Citroen Visa in Maroon with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 D308 XEW, 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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D308 XEW is a 1986 Citroen Visa, first registered on 18 September 1986.

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