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D398 FFX

1986 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2013
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,750 mi
Last recorded98,750 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2012
Typical for 1986 Citroen Bx86,663 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD398 FFX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1986
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2012 98,750 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 91,285 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 90,295 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 86,663 miles

Front number plate is in poor condition

Fail 10 Jul 2008 86,663 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate is in poor condition

Fail 12 Jun 2008 86,636 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 76,022 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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D398 FFX is a 1986 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 D398 FFX, 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 D398 FFX registered?

D398 FFX is a 1986 Citroen Bx, first registered on 5 December 1986.

Is D398 FFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D398 FFX shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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