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D43 MVS

1986 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

56,186 mi
Last recorded56,186 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1986 Citroen Bx86,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD43 MVS
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 56,186 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 56,186 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 55,182 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 55,182 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 54,129 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 54,129 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 53,097 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 51,803 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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D43 MVS is a 1986 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 D43 MVS, 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 D43 MVS registered?

D43 MVS is a 1986 Citroen Bx, first registered on 8 August 1986.

Is D43 MVS safe to buy?

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