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A216 AHR

1984 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

48,923 mi
Last recorded48,923 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2011
Typical for 1984 Citroen Bx82,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA216 AHR
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2011 48,923 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 48,916 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 19 May 2008 47,715 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 47,709 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 21 May 2007 46,903 miles

1/ † slight grease leak from offside front drive shaft gator clip

Pass 19 May 2006 46,680 miles
Fail 19 May 2006 46,680 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2005 46,357 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Bx?

Based on 40,178 MOT tests across 8,590 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
3,107
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
8,590
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,477
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,931
Fluid suspension pipe leaking 1,902
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,857
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,694
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A216 AHR is a 1984 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1984 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 82,593 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Bx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,477 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A216 AHR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Bx typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 42 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A216 AHR registered?

A216 AHR is a 1984 Citroen Bx, first registered on 26 May 1984.

Is A216 AHR safe to buy?

The MOT history for A216 AHR shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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