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F845 PLE

1989 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,930 mi
Last recorded98,930 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2010
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF845 PLE
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2010 98,930 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 98,930 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 97,561 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 97,561 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn control not readily accessible to the driver (1.6.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 96,175 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 96,164 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2007 96,164 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2006 96,164 miles

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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F845 PLE is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F845 PLE, 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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F845 PLE is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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