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D227 WPN

1987 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

67,089 mi
Last recorded67,089 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2011
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD227 WPN
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2011 67,089 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 67,089 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 64,559 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 64,559 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 81,879 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 81,869 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 58,267 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 58,267 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 56,530 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 56,530 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 53,891 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 53,891 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

signs of suspension fluid leaking from engine area

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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D227 WPN is a 1987 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 88,815 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 D227 WPN, 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 39 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D227 WPN registered?

D227 WPN is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 13 February 1987.

Is D227 WPN safe to buy?

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