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F794 OCF

1988 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,552 mi
Last recorded173,552 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF794 OCF
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2008 173,552 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

offside rear light unit slightly loos

Pass 18 Jul 2007 168,349 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

note:welding repair to front subframe

Fail 18 Jul 2007 168,349 miles

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

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

note:welding repair to front subframe

Pass 14 Nov 2006 167,089 miles

Corrosion to rear ends of metal fuel pipes

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S outer hanbrake sheath is worn

N/S/R of front subframe has been repaired

NOTE all metal brake and suspension pipes have been heavily undersealed

NOTE spare tyre is flat

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Nov 2005 164,250 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

n/s handbrake cable runs close to wheel

spare tyre soft in carrier

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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F794 OCF is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F794 OCF, 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 F794 OCF registered?

F794 OCF is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 21 December 1988.

Is F794 OCF safe to buy?

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