MOT Status
ValidMileage
148,418 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the Citroen Bx?
Based on 40,178 MOT tests across 8,590 vehicles.
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B78 FPU is a 1985 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 B78 FPU, 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 B78 FPU registered?
B78 FPU is a 1985 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 April 1985.
Is B78 FPU safe to buy?
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