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D702 KEL

1987 Citroen Bx

Cream Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,651 mi
Last recorded132,651 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD702 KEL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 132,651 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 132,649 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

cambelt?

Pass 14 Aug 2009 130,512 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

nearside and offside rear boot floor excessive corrosion. not within prescribed area as tow bar has been removed from vehicle

Fail 12 Aug 2009 130,498 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2008 128,666 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

offside headlight lense incorrectly fitted not effecting beam pattern

Fail 20 Aug 2008 128,636 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

offside headlight lense incorrectly fitted not effecting beam pattern

Pass 6 Aug 2007 126,383 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Fail 31 Jul 2007 126,364 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front to rear fuel pipes corroding

Pass 1 Aug 2006 123,933 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 123,880 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

slight buckle nearside rear wheel

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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D702 KEL is a 1987 Citroen Bx in Cream with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 D702 KEL, 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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D702 KEL is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 8 July 1987.

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