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C44 LGK

1986 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2014
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

242,626 mi
Last recorded242,626 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2013
Typical for 1986 Citroen Bx86,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC44 LGK
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2013 242,626 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dash illumination dim

Pass 6 Nov 2013 242,626 miles

Oil leak

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

Standard fitment seat belt missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dash illumination dim

Pass 19 Sep 2012 232,698 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2012 232,691 miles

Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Front Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

Offside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2011 229,029 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 22,875 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 224,589 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear bumper insecure

Fail 1 Sep 2006 224,538 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine does not always start from inside vehicle.

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Rear 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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C44 LGK is a 1986 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 C44 LGK, 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 C44 LGK registered?

C44 LGK is a 1986 Citroen Bx, first registered on 2 April 1986.

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