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B612 MCM

1985 Citroen Visa

Red Petrol 1124cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2024
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

48,182 mi
Last recorded48,182 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2023
Typical for 1985 Citroen Visa59,065 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB612 MCM
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,124cc
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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2023 48,182 miles

Front Track control arm bushes heavily perished both sides

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 May 2022 48,047 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2022 48,046 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 46,922 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2021 46,921 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shocker mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2021 46,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Oct 2010 46,864 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 46,864 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 46,639 miles

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 5 Oct 2009 46,625 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking

Fail 25 Oct 2008 46,177 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2008 46,177 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 45,573 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 44,506 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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B612 MCM is a 1985 Citroen Visa in Red with a 1,124cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1985 Citroen Visa models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 59,065 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 B612 MCM, 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 41 years old, this Citroen Visa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B612 MCM registered?

B612 MCM is a 1985 Citroen Visa, first registered on 8 May 1985.

Is B612 MCM safe to buy?

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