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F585 MTF

1988 Citroen Bx

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

90,725 mi
Last recorded90,725 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2011
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF585 MTF
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2011 90,725 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 88,905 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 88,391 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

both os & ns front suspension pipes badly corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2007 87,809 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

susspension sephere on engine wet light misting of oil

Fail 17 Sep 2007 87,785 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Inner Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

front metal susspension pipes excessivly corroded

Fail 7 Jun 2005 87,176 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2005 87,176 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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F585 MTF is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F585 MTF, 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 F585 MTF registered?

F585 MTF is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 21 December 1988.

Is F585 MTF safe to buy?

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