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B149 CRL

1985 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,392 mi
Last recorded87,392 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 1985 Citroen Bx76,090 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB149 CRL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 87,392 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 87,378 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2017 82,927 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2017 82,927 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated both sides (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 75,747 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight roughness offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 13 Jun 2014 63,781 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

os tyres perrished

Fail 12 Jun 2014 63,781 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

os tyres perrished

Pass 15 Feb 2011 63,229 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 62,698 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

radiator leaking

Pass 11 Mar 2009 62,314 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 61,865 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Mar 2008 61,865 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 60,606 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 59,906 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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B149 CRL is a 1985 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1985 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 76,090 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 B149 CRL, 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 41 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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B149 CRL is a 1985 Citroen Bx, first registered on 4 April 1985.

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