MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,701 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
corrosion throughout vehicle structure
Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
n/s rear light lense cracked
How Reliable is the Citroen Visa?
Based on 1,231 MOT tests across 212 vehicles.
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B493 XPU is a 1984 Citroen Visa in Silver with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 performed better than the average for its year.
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 B493 XPU, 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 B493 XPU registered?
B493 XPU is a 1984 Citroen Visa, first registered on 3 October 1984.
Is B493 XPU safe to buy?
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