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C756 RFE

1985 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

339,891 mi
Last recorded339,891 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2006
Typical for 1985 Citroen Bx76,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC756 RFE
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1985
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 17 Oct 2006 339,891 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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C756 RFE is a 1985 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 C756 RFE, 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.

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C756 RFE is a 1985 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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