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D356 PKE

1987 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2010
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

83,989 mi
Last recorded83,989 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD356 PKE
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 27 May 2010 83,989 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,505 miles

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

rear service brake effort low

Fail 2 Jun 2009 71,503 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear service brake effort low

Fail 15 Apr 2008 59,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2008 59,049 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 57,638 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 57,638 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 56,124 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 56,124 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R tyre: sidewall deteriorating

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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D356 PKE is a 1987 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 D356 PKE, 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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D356 PKE is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 15 May 1987.

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