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E761 CCN

1987 Citroen Visa

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

120,286 mi
Last recorded120,286 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen Visa73,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE761 CCN
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 120,286 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 118,582 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 10 Oct 2024 118,571 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2017 113,235 miles

Rear of boot floor corroded through

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp reflectors deteriorating

Nearside and Offside floor to sill joints corroding

Nearside and Offside rear subframe mounting points corroding

Offside front inner wing holed not within a prescribed area

Fail 7 Feb 2017 113,233 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (5.2.6)

Front number plate cracked

Headlamp reflectors deteriorating

Nearside and Offside floor to sill joints corroding

Nearside and Offside rear subframe mounting points corroding

Offside front inner wing holed not within a prescribed area

Rear of boot floor corroded through

Fail 18 Jun 2013 111,199 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 111,199 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 108,014 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2012 108,014 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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E761 CCN is a 1987 Citroen Visa in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E761 CCN, 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 E761 CCN registered?

E761 CCN is a 1987 Citroen Visa, first registered on 23 October 1987.

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