MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,218 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
advised corrosion nsr chassis
advised front flexy hose perished
advised hyd pipes stated rusting
advised spare tyre us
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
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
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
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
advised front number plate
advised osf tyre worn edge
advised slight play os track rod end
advised spare tyre poor condition
advised dampness nsr suspenion
advised slight corrosion front disc
advised spare tyre carrier loose
How Reliable is the Citroen Bx?
Based on 40,178 MOT tests across 8,590 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for B185 TVG 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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