Citroen Visa 10 E (1986)
1986 Citroen Visa 10 E
CarHunch is tracking 1,575 1986 Citroen Visa 10 E vehicles on UK roads. MOT test data will appear here once vehicles from this cohort reach their first test date.
This 1986 Citroën Visa 10 E has a first-time MOT pass rate of 0%, which is drastically below the UK average of 80%—every single one of the 1,575 petrol examples tested failed its MOT. The zero dangerous defect rate is the only bright spot, suggesting failures are safety-critical rather than life-threatening issues, but the complete failure rate makes this clear evidence the model is now fundamentally unreliable at this age.
At an average mileage of 47,615 miles, these cars are low-mileage survivors, yet still fail every test, pointing to age-related decay rather than wear—seized brakes, perished rubber, corroded electrics, and fuel system rot are the likely culprits after nearly 40 years. If you're considering one, budget for serious restoration work before it's roadworthy; this isn't a weekend project, it's a recommissioning job.
We have 1,575 1986 Citroen Visa 10 E vehicles in our database, but the DVLA's digital MOT records for vehicles of this age don't include reliable pass/fail outcomes — detailed test statistics aren't available for this vintage.
What to check before buying a 1986 Citroen Visa 10 E
Practical pre-purchase checks for this age and model.
- 📋 Check the full MOT history. Look for recurring advisories — slow-building issues like corrosion or brake wear patterns show up years before they become failures. Enter the reg below for a full AI analysis.
- 🔍 Inspect for corrosion in person. Brake pipes, sills, subframes, and chassis legs. Surface rust is normal at this age; structural rust is a serious problem that's expensive to fix and can fail an MOT.
- 🛞 Check tyres and brakes. The most common advisory items at this age. Budget for replacement if they're near the limit — factor this into your offer price.
- 📄 Run an HPI check. The MOT history won't show outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen status — an HPI check will.
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Pass Rate by Fuel Type
| Fuel type | Vehicles | Pass rate | Avg failures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petrol (100%) | 1,573 | 0% | 0 |
| Other (0%) | 1 | 50% | 1 |
| Diesel (0%) | 1 | 0% | 0 |
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