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F427 KTA

1989 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,572 mi
Last recorded138,572 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2010
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF427 KTA
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2010 138,572 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 138,572 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 137,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 137,200 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 136,173 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 136,173 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2006 134,800 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 134,800 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F427 KTA is a 1989 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F427 KTA, 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 F427 KTA registered?

F427 KTA is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 24 February 1989.

Is F427 KTA safe to buy?

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