MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
69,083 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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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)
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
BOTH REAR TYRES SIDEWALLS PERRISHED
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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