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E49 LHW

1988 Citroen Visa

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,235 mi
Last recorded144,235 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2005
Typical for 1988 Citroen Visa100,592 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE49 LHW
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2005 144,235 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Jun 2005 144,232 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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E49 LHW is a 1988 Citroen Visa in Red 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 E49 LHW, 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 E49 LHW registered?

E49 LHW is a 1988 Citroen Visa, first registered on 24 February 1988.

Is E49 LHW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E49 LHW 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.

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