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C472 HNM

1986 Citroen Bx

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

64,659 mi
Last recorded64,659 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1986 Citroen Bx86,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC472 HNM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 64,659 miles

occilation from o/s/r brake

Fail 20 Oct 2009 64,647 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f brake disc poor condition

o/s/f brake pads very well worn

occilation from o/s/r brake

Pass 13 Oct 2008 57,659 miles

accumilator sphere worn out causing constant ticking

dampness around front subframe, poss LHM leak

o/s/r tyre well worn

Fail 10 Oct 2008 57,659 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

accumilator sphere worn out causing constant ticking

dampness around front subframe, poss LHM leak

o/s/r tyre well worn

Pass 25 Oct 2007 48,867 miles

slight exhaust blow

Pass 26 Oct 2006 36,533 miles

front tyres well worn

Fail 9 Oct 2006 36,521 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

front tyres well worn

rear exhaust silencer minor gas 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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C472 HNM is a 1986 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 C472 HNM, 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 C472 HNM registered?

C472 HNM is a 1986 Citroen Bx, first registered on 4 March 1986.

Is C472 HNM safe to buy?

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