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E872 WGK

1987 Citroen Visa

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

123,988 mi
Last recorded123,988 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2012
Typical for 1987 Citroen Visa73,618 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE872 WGK
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2012 123,988 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 123,987 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2009 123,984 miles

sidewall on nearside rear tyre seperating

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

Oil leak

interior mirror missing

wear on both front suspension mounts

Battery insecure

Fail 2 Sep 2009 123,976 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Oil leak

interior mirror missing

sidewall on nearside rear tyre seperating

wear on both front suspension top mounts

Battery insecure

Fail 26 Aug 2009 123,966 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

interior mirror missing

sidewall on nearside rear tyre seperating

wear on both front suspension top mounts

Battery insecure

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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E872 WGK is a 1987 Citroen Visa in Red 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 E872 WGK, 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 E872 WGK registered?

E872 WGK is a 1987 Citroen Visa, first registered on 15 October 1987.

Is E872 WGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for E872 WGK shows 5 tests with a 40% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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