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C452 PPC

1985 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2024
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

52,567 mi
Last recorded52,567 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 1985 Citroen Bx76,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC452 PPC
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2023 52,567 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2022 52,261 miles
Fail 31 May 2022 52,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel pipe (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 52,235 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 52,235 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2018 52,109 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2018 52,109 miles

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 5 Apr 2017 51,474 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2017 51,474 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 51,367 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2016 51,363 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 50,993 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 50,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 44,980 miles

Centre Front Gas suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Gas suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Aug 2005 44,193 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2005 44,193 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

surface rust on various brake & suspen sion pipes. Fluid present on o/s/f susp. unit.

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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C452 PPC is a 1985 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

Across all 1985 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 76,090 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 C452 PPC, 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 41 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was C452 PPC registered?

C452 PPC is a 1985 Citroen Bx, first registered on 8 August 1985.

Is C452 PPC safe to buy?

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