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C738 TUT

1986 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

52,440 mi
Last recorded52,440 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2007
Typical for 1986 Citroen Bx86,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC738 TUT
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2007 52,440 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

both front chassis areas corroding

both handbrake cables damaged

both outer sills corroding

o/s/f suspension leg top mounting corroded

Pass 13 May 2006 52,080 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 52,078 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both outer sills corroding. †drop sills corroding

Fail 8 May 2006 52,077 miles

Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both outer sills corroding. †both drop sills corroding

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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C738 TUT is a 1986 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 C738 TUT, 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 C738 TUT registered?

C738 TUT is a 1986 Citroen Bx, first registered on 15 January 1986.

Is C738 TUT safe to buy?

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