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B185 TVG

1985 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

153,218 mi
Last recorded153,218 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2011
Typical for 1985 Citroen Bx76,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB185 TVG
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1985
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2011 153,218 miles

advised corrosion nsr chassis

advised front flexy hose perished

advised hyd pipes stated rusting

advised spare tyre us

Fail 30 Mar 2011 153,208 miles

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

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

advised corrosion nsr chassis

advised front flexy hose perished

advised hyd pipes stated rusting

advised spare tyre us

Pass 25 May 2010 149,958 miles

Front number plate

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

Slight fluid leak from off side suspension leg

Slight play in near side front roll bar link

Fail 24 May 2010 149,958 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Front number plate

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

Slight fluid leak from off side suspension leg

Slight play in near side front roll bar link

Fail 26 Apr 2010 149,927 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

advised front discs worn

advised front hoes perished

advised os tyre worn on edge

advised osf return pipe weaping

Pass 3 Apr 2009 148,838 miles

advised front number plate

advised osf tyre worn edge

advised slight play os track rod end

advised spare tyre poor condition

Pass 7 Apr 2008 147,262 miles

advised dampness nsr suspenion

advised slight corrosion front disc

advised spare tyre carrier loose

Pass 2 Apr 2007 144,436 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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B185 TVG is a 1985 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 B185 TVG, 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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What year was B185 TVG registered?

B185 TVG is a 1985 Citroen Bx, first registered on 26 March 1985.

Is B185 TVG safe to buy?

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