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C809 BWS

1986 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,557 mi
Last recorded76,557 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2025
Typical for 1986 Citroen Bx86,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC809 BWS
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2025 76,557 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2025 76,552 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 May 2011 76,537 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on body + doors + wings etc

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear bumper poor fit

slight corrosion on floor under rear seat

Fail 24 May 2011 76,527 miles

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

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on body + doors + wings etc

n/s door mirror glass cracked

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

rear bumper poor fit

slight corrosion on floor under rear seat

smell of fuel

Pass 26 May 2010 75,432 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 74,516 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 74,357 miles

metal suspension pipes corroded at rear

Pass 11 Sep 2006 73,017 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2005 71,874 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2005 71,874 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 71,760 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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C809 BWS is a 1986 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,580cc 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 C809 BWS, 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 C809 BWS registered?

C809 BWS is a 1986 Citroen Bx, first registered on 25 January 1986.

Is C809 BWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for C809 BWS shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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