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B483 WCR

1985 Citroen Bx

Gold Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

21,775 mi
Last recorded21,775 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1985 Citroen Bx76,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB483 WCR
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 21,775 miles

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

C.V greese on offside front stearing/suspention components,{not to excess}

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front nearside and offside suspention units have minimum movement.

handbrake lever is close to,no resrve travel.

rear nearside and offside suspention units have,close to minimum suspention damping.

Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,775 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 21,775 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 21,761 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Mar 2007 21,757 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 21,737 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 21,737 miles

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

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

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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B483 WCR is a 1985 Citroen Bx in Gold with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 B483 WCR, 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 B483 WCR registered?

B483 WCR is a 1985 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 March 1985.

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