MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
LHM leak around pump
rubber breather hose broken o/s/f strut
Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS
Battery insecure
nearside front door top hinge has been welded at some time past secure at time of test
nearside rear boot floor corroded not in mount area at time of test
unable to check rear disc and pads at time of test
How Reliable is the Citroen Bx?
Based on 40,178 MOT tests across 8,590 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F853 KCU is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 F853 KCU, 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 F853 KCU registered?
F853 KCU is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 27 October 1988.
Is F853 KCU safe to buy?
The MOT history for F853 KCU shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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