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C943 DYA

1985 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

32,984 mi
Last recorded32,984 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen Bx76,090 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC943 DYA
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1985
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 32,984 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under vehicle covered with underseal, Unable for full inspections

Fail 23 Jul 2025 32,984 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Under vehicle covered with underseal, Unable for full inspections

Pass 18 Mar 2024 32,573 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2023 31,953 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 31,303 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Mar 2022 31,729 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2020 30,371 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 28,806 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2017 183,471 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 183,145 miles

Front slight suspension fluid leak

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front inner sill slight corrosion

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 183,114 miles

both inner sills starting to corrode

fuel pipes (rear) starting to corrode

Pass 30 Jun 2014 183,081 miles

slight corrosion both inner sills

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/r tyre perished

Fail 12 Jul 2013 182,151 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2013 182,151 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2012 181,564 miles

Hydraulic suspension pipes damp (no visible sign of leak/dripping) rear axle & engine compartment

Fail 26 Jul 2012 181,564 miles

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

Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Hydraulic suspension pipes damp (no visible sign of leak/dripping) rear axle & engine compartment

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 177,641 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 172,030 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 171,962 miles

Nearside Outer Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2008 166,872 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damp around hydraulic fluid reservoir

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front registration plate cracked

rear passenger doors corroding

Fail 4 Dec 2008 166,846 miles

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

damp around hydraulic fluid reservoir

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front registration plate cracked

rear passenger doors corroding

Pass 13 Dec 2007 155,709 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2007 155,654 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 149,977 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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C943 DYA is a 1985 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 C943 DYA, 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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What year was C943 DYA registered?

C943 DYA is a 1985 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1985.

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