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F965 AFY

1989 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

232,637 mi
Last recorded232,637 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF965 AFY
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 232,637 miles

n/s/f c/v gaitor cracked

n/s/f wheel damaged

oil leak

small stone chip in front windscreen

Fail 11 Aug 2010 232,637 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f c/v gaitor cracked

n/s/f wheel damaged

oil leak

small stone chip in front windscreen

Pass 8 Jul 2009 223,062 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 212,969 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 200,568 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 Jul 2007 200,473 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Jul 2006 187,609 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 187,343 miles

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

oil leak

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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F965 AFY is a 1989 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 F965 AFY, 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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What year was F965 AFY registered?

F965 AFY is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 March 1989.

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