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E382 XNM

1987 Citroen Visa

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

39,353 mi
Last recorded39,353 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2009
Typical for 1987 Citroen Visa73,618 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE382 XNM
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 29 Sep 2009 39,353 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chips in screen

heavy corrosion on both rear towing eyes fitting

Fail 15 May 2009 39,353 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 39,353 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2007 39,353 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

slight corrosion various parts of underbody and components

Pass 4 Sep 2006 12,832 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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E382 XNM is a 1987 Citroen Visa in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 E382 XNM, 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 E382 XNM registered?

E382 XNM is a 1987 Citroen Visa, first registered on 19 November 1987.

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