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D583 XMV

1986 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

59,470 mi
Last recorded59,470 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2007
Typical for 1986 Citroen Bx86,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD583 XMV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2007 59,470 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 59,473 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 59,472 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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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D583 XMV is a 1986 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D583 XMV, 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 D583 XMV registered?

D583 XMV is a 1986 Citroen Bx, first registered on 23 December 1986.

Is D583 XMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for D583 XMV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does D583 XMV have outstanding finance?

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