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F718 UEG

1988 Citroen Visa

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

136,056 mi
Last recorded136,056 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen Visa100,592 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF718 UEG
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 136,056 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2024 133,081 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2023 130,727 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2022 127,756 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2021 124,437 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 121,487 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2019 116,847 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2018 112,530 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 107,483 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2016 102,312 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 101,692 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 101,692 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 100,592 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 100,592 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Sep 2012 99,186 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 99,186 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 19 Sep 2011 97,654 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 96,411 miles

Nearside Inner Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Sep 2009 94,223 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 92,370 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 89,923 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 89,915 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 87,634 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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F718 UEG is a 1988 Citroen Visa in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F718 UEG, 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 F718 UEG registered?

F718 UEG is a 1988 Citroen Visa, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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