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D876 XTW

1987 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

61,612 mi
Last recorded61,612 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD876 XTW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 61,612 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2017 61,612 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 59,844 miles

both rear tyres perished

front - rear brake pipes & @ rear corroded

front wiper poor

fuel lines corroded

offside front track rod end cover deteriorated

offside rear shock mount damp

slight play from inner rack joints

Fail 1 Aug 2016 59,841 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

both rear tyres perished

front - rear brake pipes & @ rear corroded

front wiper poor

fuel lines corroded

offside front track rod end cover deteriorated

offside rear shock mount damp

slight play from inner rack joints

Pass 18 Sep 2015 59,186 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 18 Sep 2015 59,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 53,517 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2014 53,515 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 48,740 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 41,726 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 28 May 2012 41,726 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2011 41,518 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 41,022 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 40,420 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 39,759 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 39,104 miles

SLIGHT LHM LEAKS FROM STEERING RACK PINION AND RAM

SPARE TYRE CRACKING (165/70TR14)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 38,394 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 38,394 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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D876 XTW is a 1987 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 D876 XTW, 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 D876 XTW registered?

D876 XTW is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 8 July 1987.

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