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C545 PMO

1986 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

118,548 mi
Last recorded118,548 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1986 Citroen Bx86,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC545 PMO
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 118,548 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2016 118,548 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 117,148 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 117,135 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 116,905 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 113,894 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

all front to rear brake and suspension pipes undersealed

front number plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake near to end of reserve travel

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside front handbrake performance quite low

windscreen washers poor

Fail 12 Feb 2009 113,894 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Mechanical brake component securing device missing (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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

all front to rear brake and suspension pipes undersealed

front number plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake near to end of reserve travel

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

nearside rear brake disc corroded

offside front handbrake performance quite low

windscreen washers poor

Pass 7 Mar 2008 105,919 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on edges

cooling fan not working

front number plate stained

front pads appear low

nearside steering rack damp

offside front door damaged

play in rear suspension

temperature warning light on

tickover poor

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Fail 6 Mar 2008 105,919 miles

Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing on edges

cooling fan not working

front number plate stained

front pads appear low

nearside steering rack damp

offside front door damaged

play in rear suspension

temperature warning light on

tickover poor

underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

Pass 12 Mar 2007 92,648 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 92,648 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front number plate stained

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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C545 PMO is a 1986 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 C545 PMO, 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 C545 PMO registered?

C545 PMO is a 1986 Citroen Bx, first registered on 23 January 1986.

Is C545 PMO safe to buy?

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