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D286 MYC

1986 Citroen Bx

Brown Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

130,812 mi
Last recorded130,812 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2007
Typical for 1986 Citroen Bx86,663 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD286 MYC
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1986
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2007 130,812 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 125,348 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2005 125,346 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.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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D286 MYC is a 1986 Citroen Bx in Brown with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 D286 MYC, 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 D286 MYC registered?

D286 MYC is a 1986 Citroen Bx, first registered on 28 October 1986.

Is D286 MYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for D286 MYC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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