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D966 YDL

1986 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

92,659 mi
Last recorded92,659 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2006
Typical for 1986 Citroen Bx86,663 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD966 YDL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1986
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2006 92,659 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2006 92,659 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2005 86,380 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 86,340 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Fail 10 Jun 2005 86,328 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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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D966 YDL is a 1986 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 D966 YDL, 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 D966 YDL registered?

D966 YDL is a 1986 Citroen Bx, first registered on 27 August 1986.

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