MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,896 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Corrosion starting o/s/r 1/4 panel
N/s/r wheel arch and sills are rusty
Steering colume coupling is perished †
Wiper blade is in poor contition
Nearside Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Front no plate is broken. †Corrossion n/s/r wheel arch. †
How Reliable is the Citroen Bx?
Based on 40,178 MOT tests across 8,590 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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C197 APR is a 1986 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
Across all 1986 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 86,663 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 C197 APR, 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 40 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was C197 APR registered?
C197 APR is a 1986 Citroen Bx, first registered on 27 March 1986.
Is C197 APR safe to buy?
The MOT history for C197 APR shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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