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D73 JVG

1987 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,127 mi
Last recorded56,127 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2008
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD73 JVG
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2008 56,127 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2008 56,116 miles

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

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

Position lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

front washer working but not well

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 9 Feb 2007 55,711 miles

both outer cv gaters perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre very badly perished and cracked

Fail 5 Feb 2007 55,700 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both outer cv boots perished

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre very badley perished and cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2006 55,202 miles

both outer drivshaft boots cracked

offside front & neadside rear tyres perished

slight exxhaust blow & has had temmporary repair

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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D73 JVG is a 1987 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 D73 JVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was D73 JVG registered?

D73 JVG is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 12 March 1987.

Is D73 JVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for D73 JVG shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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