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A966 XRL

1984 Citroen Bx

Red Lpg 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2025
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

66,412 mi
Last recorded66,412 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2024
Typical for 1984 Citroen Bx82,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA966 XRL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2024 66,412 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 10 Oct 2022 65,173 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 64,255 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2021 64,250 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 63,754 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 63,578 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 62,623 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Sep 2018 62,622 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm ball joint has slight play play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 60,611 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

oil leak

Fail 23 Aug 2016

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 16 Sep 2015 58,028 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive unable to see correctly undersealed (2.4.A.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2015 58,026 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded undersealed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive unable to see correctly undersealed (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 57,152 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 56,682 miles

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

number plate below average front

Fail 9 Mar 2010 56,643 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

slight fuel leak carb

Pass 26 May 2009 52,733 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2009 52,730 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

FRONT NUMBER PLATE BROKEN

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2008 46,585 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate deteriating

slight travel on hand brake

Fail 23 Apr 2008 46,578 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

front number plate deteriating

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 20 Apr 2007 45,987 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

lift on hand brake lever

under body & chassis rusty all areas

Fail 18 Apr 2007 45,987 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front brake drum slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear bumper insecure

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

lift on hand brake lever

under body & chassis rusty all areas

Pass 21 Apr 2006 45,328 miles

under body surface rust

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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A966 XRL is a 1984 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,580cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 A966 XRL, 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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A966 XRL is a 1984 Citroen Bx, first registered on 17 May 1984.

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