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D896 RVW

1986 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2024
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

75,089 mi
Last recorded75,089 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2023
Typical for 1986 Citroen Bx86,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD896 RVW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1986
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2023 75,089 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside 'A' pillars corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 75,089 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside 'A' pillars corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Apr 2023 75,089 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected Battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension unit leaking Pump (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Engine oil leaking but not excessive

Hydraulic fluid low

Hydraulic fluid low

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside and offside 'A' pillars corroded

Pass 13 Jun 2022 70,407 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Windscreen pillars (both sides and upper) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 70,403 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension pipes damp

Fail 12 Aug 2020 70,403 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

suspension pipes damp

Fail 27 Jan 2016 70,399 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to n/s/f b/hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to o/s/f b/hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 70,124 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 67,723 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 65,481 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 65,481 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

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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D896 RVW is a 1986 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 D896 RVW, 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 D896 RVW registered?

D896 RVW is a 1986 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 October 1986.

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