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F263 HCA

1989 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

154,549 mi
Last recorded154,549 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2018
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF263 HCA
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2018 154,549 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 13 Jan 2018 154,540 miles

Braking system leaking accumulator on front of engine (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking at rack (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear tyre in poor condition

engine core plug leaking coolant

windscreen has damage outside of swept area

Pass 7 Jan 2017 154,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2016 154,203 miles

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

windscreen has damage outside of swept area

Pass 19 Jun 2010 152,000 miles

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

windscreen cracked but not in swept area or zone a

Pass 27 Jun 2009 142,837 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 142,164 miles

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

o/s/f tyre badley cracked

Pass 29 Jun 2007 141,618 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2006 138,846 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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F263 HCA is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 F263 HCA, 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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What year was F263 HCA registered?

F263 HCA is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 26 January 1989.

Is F263 HCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for F263 HCA shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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