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D809 SUX

1987 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

147,418 mi
Last recorded147,418 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD809 SUX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 147,418 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 147,418 miles

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jun 2007 143,959 miles

Front Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2007 143,959 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2006 138,987 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2005 138,987 miles

Centre Front Upper registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Rear Upper Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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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D809 SUX is a 1987 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 D809 SUX, 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 D809 SUX registered?

D809 SUX is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 May 1987.

Is D809 SUX safe to buy?

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