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D587 FEL

1986 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 May 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

88,964 mi
Last recorded88,964 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1986 Citroen Bx86,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD587 FEL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1986
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 88,964 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Engine mounting damaged but not to excess worn (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 86,633 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Apr 2024 85,186 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess rear lower (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2023 82,418 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 May 2023 82,407 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Apr 2022 80,541 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Vehicle underside protected with anti-corrosive material

drive belt loose...

slight oil leak

Pass 6 May 2021 78,704 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Most pipes showing signs of corrosion and covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Most showing signs of corrosion but coverd in grease. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2019 78,687 miles

Boot lid component damaged and likely to cause injury will not stay open (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 78,679 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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D587 FEL is a 1986 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 D587 FEL, 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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D587 FEL is a 1986 Citroen Bx, first registered on 9 October 1986.

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