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F705 XAV

1988 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

130,037 mi
Last recorded130,037 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2009
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF705 XAV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2009 130,037 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2009 130,037 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Aug 2008 125,035 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 125,035 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 119,394 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 119,364 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 118,418 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2005 117,110 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 117,107 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

fuel pipes corroded (not leaking)

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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F705 XAV is a 1988 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 F705 XAV, 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 F705 XAV registered?

F705 XAV is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 26 September 1988.

Is F705 XAV safe to buy?

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