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F318 BPW

1989 Citroen Bx

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

183,840 mi
Last recorded183,840 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF318 BPW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 183,840 miles

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

Oil leak

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

parking brake efficiency only just met the requirment

Fail 13 Jan 2015 183,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 182,533 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f door piller corroded

rear boot panel corroded

Fail 6 Jan 2014 182,533 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

o/s/f door piller corroded

rear boot panel corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2013 178,675 miles

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

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/f slight dampness at strut return pipes

rear bumper support corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2013 178,674 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Rear bumper insecure

o/s/f slight dampness at strut return pipes

rear bumper support corroded

Pass 22 Dec 2011 167,729 miles

Panel supporting Drivers door hinge corroded

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

offside front inner brake disc slightly pitted

Fail 21 Dec 2011 167,729 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Panel supporting Drivers door hinge corroded

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

offside front inner brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 9 Dec 2010 164,350 miles

nearside front outer sill excessivley corroded but not within 30cm of suspension or seatbelt components

Pass 28 Nov 2009 158,925 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2009 158,925 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jul 2008 151,962 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 146,461 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Jun 2007 146,461 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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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F318 BPW is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F318 BPW, 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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F318 BPW is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 10 March 1989.

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