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D701 BPF

1987 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

60,887 mi
Last recorded60,887 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD701 BPF
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 60,887 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2010 49,951 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2010 49,951 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 49,727 miles

near side wing mirror missing

Pass 16 Apr 2007 49,091 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 49,091 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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D701 BPF is a 1987 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 D701 BPF, 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 D701 BPF registered?

D701 BPF is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 28 April 1987.

Is D701 BPF safe to buy?

The MOT history for D701 BPF shows 6 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.

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