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D553 AGU

1987 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

80,732 mi
Last recorded80,732 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2013
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD553 AGU
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2013 80,732 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2013 80,730 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

o/s of steering rack has slight lift

rear suspention has very little movement (spheres almost gone)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 80,715 miles

o/s/r tyre tread in poor condition

rear spheres going hard

Pass 16 Jun 2011 80,683 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 80,266 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 79,903 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 79,304 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 79,304 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 4 May 2007 79,203 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 79,203 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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D553 AGU is a 1987 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 D553 AGU, 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 D553 AGU registered?

D553 AGU is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 14 May 1987.

Is D553 AGU safe to buy?

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