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D886 YLX

1986 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

166,704 mi
Last recorded166,704 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 1986 Citroen Bx86,663 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD886 YLX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2012 166,704 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre wearing uneven.

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 166,700 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

all front hydraulic pipes corroded

centre front accumulator damp

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r accumulator damp

slight leak from exhaust manifold area

Pass 6 Oct 2010 166,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension accumulator and or pipes leaking.

Front suspension and steering pipes corroded.

Offside front tyre worn low,uneven and has perishing cracks.

Offside inner cv boot split.

Fail 5 Oct 2010 166,646 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front suspension accumulator and or pipes leaking.

Front suspension and steering pipes corroded.

Offside front tyre worn low,uneven and has perishing cracks.

Offside inner cv boot split.

Pass 5 Oct 2009 166,634 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 5 Oct 2009 166,634 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 165,808 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 165,802 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 165,791 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2007 165,791 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 9 Oct 2006 165,303 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2005 165,170 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2005 165,163 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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D886 YLX is a 1986 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

Across all 1986 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.9% with a typical mileage of 86,663 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 D886 YLX, 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 40 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D886 YLX registered?

D886 YLX is a 1986 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 August 1986.

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