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F271 DHB

1989 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

164,292 mi
Last recorded164,292 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF271 DHB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2009 164,292 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 158,758 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2008 158,638 miles

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

both front strut leak off pipes craking slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2007 151,461 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 148,084 miles

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

parking brake has long travel

some engine smoke

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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F271 DHB is a 1989 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F271 DHB, 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 F271 DHB registered?

F271 DHB is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 24 May 1989.

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