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C561 NMW

1986 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

213,309 mi
Last recorded213,309 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 1986 Citroen Bx86,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC561 NMW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 213,309 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 213,309 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 212,439 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 212,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 211,950 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2013 209,444 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 208,581 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2012 208,500 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 9 Aug 2011 206,351 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake discs corroded.

spilt in nearside front outer tyre wall.

Fail 22 Jul 2011 206,329 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both front brake discs corroded.

spilt in nearside front outer tyre wall.

Pass 15 Mar 2010 203,132 miles

N/S/F outer wall damaged

Fail 3 Mar 2010 203,109 miles

Front passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

N/S/F outer wall damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2008 190,935 miles

All door handles dont return in closed position

Brake discs corroded

Fuel hose ( by front subframe ) perished

N/S/F tyre damaged on outer wall

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

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 30 Oct 2007 176,704 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 176,704 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 167,806 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 167,806 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

both rear suspension pipes repaired not leaking at test

n/s head lamp slightly loose

washers weak

Fail 9 Nov 2006 167,793 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1x lap seat belt fitted to o/s rear seat hand brake travel

lower engine stabilizer bush split/worn

Pass 11 Nov 2005 160,424 miles

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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C561 NMW is a 1986 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 C561 NMW, 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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C561 NMW is a 1986 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 December 1986.

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