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E299 CAU

1988 Citroen Visa

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

92,680 mi
Last recorded92,680 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2006
Typical for 1988 Citroen Visa100,592 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE299 CAU
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2006 92,680 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 92,680 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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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E299 CAU is a 1988 Citroen Visa in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1988 Citroen Visa models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.2% with a typical mileage of 100,592 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 E299 CAU, 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 38 years old, this Citroen Visa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E299 CAU registered?

E299 CAU is a 1988 Citroen Visa, first registered on 2 March 1988.

Is E299 CAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for E299 CAU shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E299 CAU have outstanding finance?

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