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D38 CWP

1987 Citroen Visa

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

105,655 mi
Last recorded105,655 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 1987 Citroen Visa73,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD38 CWP
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 23 Jun 2026 105,655 miles

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All brake pipes covered in grease

O/S/R Brake drum damp

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 11 Jun 2025 105,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 105,655 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Main beam tell-tale output of light source reduced - recommend attention

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 12 Jun 2024 105,655 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 7 Jul 2023 105,655 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2023 105,655 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre Manuf date approx 1998. Recommend replace immediately.

Sill covers fitted both sides

Tyres O/S/F, N/S/F & N/S/R Manuf date approx 2007. Recommend replace.

Fail 24 Jan 2023 105,655 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front chassis detteriatng

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2016 105,655 miles

N/S Head lamp beam image is poor

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe has slight damage

Pass 14 Jul 2015 105,636 miles

N/s headlamp image pooer

O/s rear brakepipe has slight damage

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jul 2012 105,097 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 104,215 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 104,203 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 103,763 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 103,570 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 103,570 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 101,946 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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D38 CWP is a 1987 Citroen Visa in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1987 Citroen Visa models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 73,618 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 D38 CWP, 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 39 years old, this Citroen Visa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D38 CWP registered?

D38 CWP is a 1987 Citroen Visa, first registered on 8 May 1987.

Is D38 CWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D38 CWP shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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