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D689 DTP

1986 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

40,590 mi
Last recorded40,590 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2006
Typical for 1986 Citroen Bx86,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD689 DTP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2006 40,590 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 40,590 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

LHM fluid level low in reservoir

rear suspension spheres firming up/low pressure

steering coupling starting to crack/split

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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D689 DTP is a 1986 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 D689 DTP, 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 D689 DTP registered?

D689 DTP is a 1986 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 October 1986.

Is D689 DTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for D689 DTP shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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