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F636 WEL

1989 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

35,702 mi
Last recorded35,702 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2009
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF636 WEL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2009 35,702 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Apr 2009 35,702 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fail 8 Apr 2009 35,689 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 28,323 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,397 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 21,393 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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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F636 WEL is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 F636 WEL, 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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F636 WEL is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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