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F985 TRU

1988 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

69,083 mi
Last recorded69,083 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2011
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF985 TRU
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Mar 2011 69,083 miles

Centre Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 67,609 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front bumper insecure

Fail 24 Feb 2010 67,609 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front bumper insecure

offside front strut return pipe deteriorated

Pass 13 Feb 2009 66,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2009 66,516 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside front & offside front tyres are excessively deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 28 Feb 2008 65,639 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside & offside front tyres are slightly deteriorated

offside front suspension return pipe is excessivly deteriorated

Oil leak

Fail 26 Feb 2008 65,639 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside & offside front tyres are slightly deteriorated

offside front suspension return pipe is excessivly deteriorated

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2007 64,469 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 64,469 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 63,353 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS PERRISHED

Fail 14 Feb 2006 63,353 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS PERRISHED

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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F985 TRU is a 1988 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 F985 TRU, 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 F985 TRU registered?

F985 TRU is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 23 August 1988.

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