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D790 DLP

1987 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

111,990 mi
Last recorded111,990 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2008
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD790 DLP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2008 111,990 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 110,472 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 110,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Dec 2005 108,890 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 108,890 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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D790 DLP is a 1987 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D790 DLP, 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 D790 DLP registered?

D790 DLP is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 26 June 1987.

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