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C520 DKK

1985 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

196,367 mi
Last recorded196,367 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen Bx76,090 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC520 DKK
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 196,367 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 194,812 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2023 192,127 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2022 191,587 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2018 190,858 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 190,585 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear discs pitted

Pass 3 Jul 2009 190,451 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2009 190,446 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2008 189,773 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2007 188,534 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 188,534 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Pass 4 Jul 2006 186,908 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2006 186,906 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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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C520 DKK is a 1985 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 C520 DKK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was C520 DKK registered?

C520 DKK is a 1985 Citroen Bx, first registered on 18 October 1985.

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The MOT history for C520 DKK shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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