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E601 LOW

1988 Citroen Visa

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,097 mi
Last recorded111,097 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2006
Typical for 1988 Citroen Visa100,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE601 LOW
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2006 111,097 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2006 111,089 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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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E601 LOW is a 1988 Citroen Visa in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Citroen Visa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 100,592 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 E601 LOW, 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 38 years old, this Citroen Visa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E601 LOW registered?

E601 LOW is a 1988 Citroen Visa, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E601 LOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E601 LOW 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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