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C421 FBA

1986 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,252 mi
Last recorded66,252 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2012
Typical for 1986 Citroen Bx86,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC421 FBA
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2012 66,252 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2012 66,252 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 65,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

front subframe slightly corroded

nearside and offside floor slightly corroded

nearside and offside outer sills slightly corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2007 65,129 miles

nearside and offside outer sills slihgtly corroded

nearside inner wing slightly corroded

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Nov 2007 65,129 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Sub-frame cracked (2.4.G.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside and offside outer sills slihgtly corroded

nearside inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2006 64,129 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front subframe slightly corroded

near side inner wing slightly corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2005 63,143 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

front wiper wheel box worn slightly

oil leak

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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C421 FBA is a 1986 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C421 FBA, 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 C421 FBA registered?

C421 FBA is a 1986 Citroen Bx, first registered on 9 May 1986.

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