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KAN 109W

1981 Citroen Visa

Orange Petrol 652cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jun 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

56,770 mi
Last recorded56,770 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2025
Typical for 1981 Citroen Visa48,635 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKAN 109W
MakeCitroen
ModelVisa
Year1981
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine652cc
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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2025 56,770 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2022 56,280 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 55,415 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 55,091 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 54,712 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 52,891 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 51,240 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 5 Jun 2017 51,240 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH/SILL (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion FLOOR (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion OUTER SILL (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion BUMPER MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion BUMPER MOUNT (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 51,161 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2015 48,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 48,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 48,362 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2013 48,362 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 47,991 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,689 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 47,501 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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KAN 109W is a 1981 Citroen Visa in Orange with a 652cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

Across all 1981 Citroen Visa models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.0% with a typical mileage of 48,635 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 KAN 109W, 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 45 years old, this Citroen Visa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of KAN 109W?

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What year was KAN 109W registered?

KAN 109W is a 1981 Citroen Visa, first registered on 27 February 1981.

Is KAN 109W safe to buy?

The MOT history for KAN 109W shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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