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OGW 686W

1981 Citroen Visa

Bronze Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

37,293 mi
Last recorded37,293 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 1981 Citroen Visa48,635 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOGW 686W
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1981
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2019 37,293 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2019 37,293 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Trailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))

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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OGW 686W is a 1981 Citroen Visa in Bronze with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1981 Citroen Visa models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 48,635 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 OGW 686W, 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 45 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 OGW 686W registered?

OGW 686W is a 1981 Citroen Visa, first registered on 24 April 1981.

Is OGW 686W safe to buy?

The MOT history for OGW 686W 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.

Does OGW 686W have outstanding finance?

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