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F396 TMP

1989 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

131,689 mi
Last recorded131,689 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF396 TMP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 131,689 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 131,684 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 129,072 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 125,938 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 125,938 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 123,282 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 123,215 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Fail 12 Nov 2008 120,974 miles

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 120,974 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 118,123 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 114,878 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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F396 TMP is a 1989 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 F396 TMP, 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 F396 TMP registered?

F396 TMP is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 March 1989.

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