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F445 BYD

1988 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2007
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,791 mi
Last recorded75,791 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2006
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF445 BYD
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2006 75,791 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 75,791 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 73,638 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 73,638 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 6 Sep 2005 62,988 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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F445 BYD is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1988 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 109,138 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 F445 BYD, 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 38 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F445 BYD registered?

F445 BYD is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 August 1988.

Is F445 BYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for F445 BYD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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