1986 Citroen BX 1.9L Diesel · D896 RVW
1986 Citroen BX (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31 Oct 1986. Recorded mileage 75,089 miles. MOT expired on 18 Jul 2024.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BX
- Year / Origin
- 1986 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 18 Jul 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 75,089 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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D896 RVW Key Findings
- 4 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/07/2023
- 75,089 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring bodywork & corrosion items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
D896 RVW MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1986 Citroen Bx (D896 RVW) between June 2022 and July 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 July 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Bodywork (4 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (2 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 16 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))”; “Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected battery terminals (4.11 (a) (ii))”; “Suspension unit leaking PUMP (5.3.5 (c))”.
D896 RVW Mileage History
- 13/06/202270,407 mi
- 26/04/202375,089 mi+4,682 mi
- 07/07/202375,089 mi
- 20/07/202375,089 mi
Average of roughly 4,256 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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