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B329 JGX

1984 Citroen Visa

Blue Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

76,312 mi
Last recorded76,312 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 1984 Citroen Visa59,166 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB329 JGX
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 76,312 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion INNER WHEEL ARCH UNDER HEADLAMP (6.1.A.1)

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

Oil leak ENGINE ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 76,739 miles

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

Fail 23 Nov 2016 75,737 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNTING SEPARATED (7.1.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE NEAR SUPPORT BRACKET (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 73,652 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 73,648 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 69,153 miles

both rear tyres 26 years old

offside front tyre perished and 27 years old

Fail 18 Sep 2014 69,160 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

both rear tyres 26 years old

offside front tyre perished and 27 years old

Pass 10 Jun 2013 67,613 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2013 67,612 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)

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

Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 67,324 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 67,318 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear brake drum contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

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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B329 JGX is a 1984 Citroen Visa in Blue with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1984 Citroen Visa models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 59,166 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 B329 JGX, 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 42 years old, this Citroen Visa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B329 JGX registered?

B329 JGX is a 1984 Citroen Visa, first registered on 28 September 1984.

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