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F176 DEG

1989 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

94,129 mi
Last recorded94,129 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF176 DEG
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2008 94,129 miles

n/s brake/suspension pipes getting corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2008 94,126 miles

Offside Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

n/s brake/suspension pipes getting corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2007 93,299 miles

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear suspension ram pipes slightly corroded

front suspension hard

n/s rear tyre split on the outer sidewall

Fail 16 Aug 2007 93,299 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

both rear suspension ram pipes slightly corroded

front suspension hard

n/s rear tyre split on the outer sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2006 92,005 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 92,002 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre has damage on side wall

Fail 13 Jul 2005 90,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 13 Jul 2005 90,718 miles

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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F176 DEG is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1989 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 110,487 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 F176 DEG, 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 37 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F176 DEG is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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