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D531 MGL

1987 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

26,558 mi
Last recorded26,558 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2014
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD531 MGL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2014 26,558 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 26,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various fuel pipes sligtly coroded

various hydraulic pipes slighlty coroded

Fail 11 Jun 2012 26,658 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

various fuel pipes sligtly coroded

various hydraulic pipes slighlty coroded

Pass 23 Jun 2011 26,658 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 26,658 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 26,658 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Small Rubber Hose,Starting To Perish/Split At N/S/F Of Vehicle(Close To Rear Of N/S/F Wishbone)

Various Metal Fuel Pipes,Slightly Corroded,At Various Areas(Underneath Vehicle).

Various Slight Fluid Leaks At Various Areas (Green Fluid Leaking).

Pass 19 Jun 2008 25,980 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 25,729 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 25,618 miles

n/s/f and o/s/f tyres 2mm

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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D531 MGL is a 1987 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 D531 MGL, 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 D531 MGL registered?

D531 MGL is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 9 May 1987.

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