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B316 AMP

1984 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

98,811 mi
Last recorded98,811 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2014
Typical for 1984 Citroen Bx82,593 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB316 AMP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1984
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2014 98,811 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 98,806 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 90,278 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 6 Sep 2013 90,278 miles

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 28 Mar 2013 90,127 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front tyres low

Pass 28 Mar 2012 89,211 miles

front & rear brake pads not visible for inspection

Pass 26 Mar 2011 88,246 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 88,242 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

front or rear pads could not been seen

Pass 31 Mar 2010 87,067 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r outer sidewall starting to crack

unable to see brakes clearly

Fail 25 Mar 2010 87,067 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

n/s/r outer sidewall starting to crack

unable to see brakes clearly

Pass 30 Mar 2009 86,041 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 86,041 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

all four tyres are low

could not see rear pads

front brake pads low

Pass 31 Mar 2008 84,441 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 82,754 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 82,754 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs inner surfaces worn and pitted

rattling noise from gearbox area when idling

Pass 30 Mar 2006 80,677 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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B316 AMP is a 1984 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 B316 AMP, 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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B316 AMP is a 1984 Citroen Bx, first registered on 10 December 1984.

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