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C871 TPL

1986 Citroen Bx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

47,320 mi
Last recorded47,320 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2006
Typical for 1986 Citroen Bx86,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC871 TPL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2006 47,320 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2006 47,320 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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C871 TPL is a 1986 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 C871 TPL, 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 C871 TPL registered?

C871 TPL is a 1986 Citroen Bx, first registered on 9 April 1986.

Is C871 TPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for C871 TPL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does C871 TPL have outstanding finance?

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