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E697 WLG

1987 Citroen Visa

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2025
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

113,715 mi
Last recorded113,715 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2024
Typical for 1987 Citroen Visa73,618 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE697 WLG
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2024 113,715 miles

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

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in secure clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Sep 2024 113,700 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

Central Non obligatory mirror damaged missing ()

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

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in secure clips (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 113,470 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material centre in clip (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 113,425 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2019 113,425 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 113,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 113,355 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Jan 2017 113,177 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 112,083 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2016 112,083 miles

Fuel system component leaking TANK OR HOSE (7.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 107,340 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

slight leak from number one diesel injector

Fail 4 Jul 2014 107,338 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

number one injector has a slight leak

Fail 12 Mar 2013 107,315 miles

Brake pedal feels spongy with the vacuum fully depleted (3.3.C.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

battery insecure

nearside rear brake has slight bind

offside rear lamp damaged

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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E697 WLG is a 1987 Citroen Visa in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 E697 WLG, 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 E697 WLG registered?

E697 WLG is a 1987 Citroen Visa, first registered on 5 August 1987.

Is E697 WLG safe to buy?

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