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C338 ADL

1986 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1410cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2020
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

80,918 mi
Last recorded80,918 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2019
Typical for 1986 Citroen Bx86,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC338 ADL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,410cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2019 80,918 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 80,587 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 80,574 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 79,756 miles

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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C338 ADL is a 1986 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,410cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 C338 ADL, 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 C338 ADL registered?

C338 ADL is a 1986 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 December 1986.

Is C338 ADL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C338 ADL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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