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F816 PPA

1989 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

203,371 mi
Last recorded203,371 miles
Recorded on3 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF816 PPA
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 3 Jan 2008 203,371 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

front number plate broken

hole in n/s floor

n/s/front wheel damaged

n/s/rear wheel arch corroded

o/s handbrake slow

spare wheel below limits

Pass 18 Dec 2006 199,359 miles

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

hole in floor not in prescribed area

Fail 15 Dec 2006 199,349 miles

Brake master cylinder insecurely mounted (3.6.G.1a)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

all brake pipes covered in grease

hole in floor not in perscribed area

Pass 22 Dec 2005 191,013 miles

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

oil leak

wiper motor weak

Fail 19 Dec 2005 190,994 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

n/s/f inner wing corroded

oil leak

wiper motor weak operation

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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F816 PPA is a 1989 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F816 PPA, 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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F816 PPA is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 15 February 1989.

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