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F70 PDP

1989 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,613 mi
Last recorded151,613 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2017
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF70 PDP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2017 151,613 miles

Oil leak ()

handbrake high

nearside mirror insecure

nearside mirror insecure

Pass 17 Jun 2016 144,033 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 15 Jun 2016 144,033 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 165/70/14 (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 1 Jun 2015 135,071 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 135,071 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 26 Jun 2014 130,408 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 130,084 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front body (nearwindscreen) is corroded and holed but not within a prescribed area and not adversly affecting braking or steering

Pass 25 Jun 2013 126,033 miles

front brake pads low.....

light under body corrosion.....

oil leaks.......

windscreen damage , not excessive....

wiper smears.....

Pass 26 Jun 2012 119,736 miles

engine oil leak

injector seal leaking

n/s/f brake flexi hose perished slightly

n/s/f suspension hose slightly perished

o/s/f brake flexi hose slightly perished

o/s/f suspension hose slightly perished

Pass 10 Jun 2011 119,700 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 119,663 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

o/s/r tyre perished

Pass 5 Jun 2009 112,284 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 107,901 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 104,998 miles

long hand brake lever travel....

n/s/f tyre tread close to limit....

o/s/f outer sill damaged , advise attension....

Pass 22 Jun 2006 99,959 miles

front brake discs corroding,

long hand brake lever travel.

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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F70 PDP is a 1989 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 F70 PDP, 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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F70 PDP is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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