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A435 XFT

1983 Citroen Visa

Beige Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2014
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

53,276 mi
Last recorded53,276 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2013
Typical for 1983 Citroen Visa41,328 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA435 XFT
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1983
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2013 53,276 miles

nearside and offside front floors/semi chassis starting to corode also has previous repairs

nearside and offside front tyre outer sidewalls starting to split/crack

nearside front door sill step starting to corode

slight dampness around rear brake compensator

Fail 5 Jun 2013 53,263 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside and offside front floors/semi chassis starting to corode also has previous repairs

nearside and offside front tyre outer sidewalls starting to split/crack

nearside front door sill step starting to corode

slight dampness around rear brake compensator

Pass 30 May 2012 49,834 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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A435 XFT is a 1983 Citroen Visa in Beige with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1983 Citroen Visa models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 41,328 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 A435 XFT, 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 43 years old, this Citroen Visa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A435 XFT registered?

A435 XFT is a 1983 Citroen Visa, first registered on 17 August 1983.

Is A435 XFT safe to buy?

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