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F435 NBB

1989 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

85,306 mi
Last recorded85,306 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2014
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF435 NBB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2014 85,306 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 85,306 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 25 Sep 2013 85,298 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 85,298 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 85,291 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 85,286 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 85,286 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 85,278 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 85,271 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 85,264 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 85,251 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2008 85,247 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 85,159 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 85,153 miles

Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Front tyres perished and cracking

Pass 18 Jul 2006 85,062 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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F435 NBB is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F435 NBB, 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 F435 NBB registered?

F435 NBB is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 March 1989.

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