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B98 VTR

1985 Citroen Bx

Gold Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,945 mi
Last recorded40,945 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2006
Typical for 1985 Citroen Bx76,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB98 VTR
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1985
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2006 40,945 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 40,945 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

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

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

bumper insecure

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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B98 VTR is a 1985 Citroen Bx in Gold with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 B98 VTR, 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 B98 VTR registered?

B98 VTR is a 1985 Citroen Bx, first registered on 11 March 1985.

Is B98 VTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for B98 VTR shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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