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C197 APR

1986 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,896 mi
Last recorded126,896 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2007
Typical for 1986 Citroen Bx86,663 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC197 APR
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2007 126,896 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 116,287 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2005 116,275 miles

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.

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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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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