Sold: BX RD Estate, £600

[robt]

It's been fun owning this but time to move it on, so here goes...

Mileage - 133,850
MoT - 3rd April 2013
Tax – 30th September 2012
Location – Beckenham, South-East London
Price: £600

Overall condition

Body has some dents and scratches (the nearside having most) and paint has lifted in a few places on the roof, but the only notable rust is some bubbling on the rear arches and a few spots on the lower section of the driver’s door. The underneath is sound, if I were keeping it I’d do the wire brush and waxoyl treatment to further preserve it, and the hydraulics are in good order – it sinks at the back quite soon after parking up but rises back up fine. Mechanically is good due to being regularly serviced since new.

History

1 owner from 1988 to 2008 who serviced it at her local Citroen dealer every 6 months/6000 miles, or even sooner on a few occasions. She was French (and probably still is) so I reckon she did trips over to France in it every year when the services were close together.

2008 to September 2011 – second owner who replaced the octypus (receipt available) and the cambelt and waterpump, but I only got his verbal confirmation on the latter two items.

September 2011 onwards. I’ve done 2,000 miles during which time I’ve treated the car to several new parts to bring it up to scratch, it was a bit neglected when I bought it. Parts include oil and filter (twice to give it a clear out), air filter, coolant replaced, new accumulator and front spheres, drained the LHM and replaced with new after cleaning the reservoir and the filters, glow plugs, alternator voltage regulator, NS front suspension ball joint for MoT, new boot struts and two Uniroyal tyres (other two are at about 3mm).

It has a few niggles but nothing that detracts from the fact it drives rather well. Reason for selling is I’m looking to replace this with an automatic, preferably large and French. It also comes with a set of five correct wheel trims for the RD model.

PM if interested, cheers. I hope the price if fair, I'm sure someone will tell me if otherwise

[Tim Leech]

Thats so clean, thought your day was keeping it?

[robt]

On reflection the clutch is too heavy for him Tim, old boy has a dodgy leg! In an ideal world I'd be keeping it, but I must stick to a 3 car maximum what with funds being tight these days.

[Tim Leech]

On reflection the clutch is too heavy for him Tim, old boy has a dodgy leg! In an ideal world I'd be keeping it, but I must stick to a 3 car maximum what with funds being tight these days.

Thats a shame, I just had a bew one in my 19TZD and its now very easy to operare, have you check the cable/clutch lever arm?

[robt]

Yes, forgot to say I greased the lever arm and generally tinkered with it and the pedal connection so atleast the movement is now smooth - beforehand it was a bit sticky, but the clutch remains on the heavy side.

[Defender110]

Lovely car, the price seams very fair and IMHO should sell quickly.

[robt]

Lovely car, the price seams very fair and IMHO should sell quickly.

Thanks I'll be taking it to La Vie en Bleu in a few weeks so anyone who's interested can have a good look around it (assuming it hasn't sold by then of course).

[Mothman]

Does a heavy clutch mean it on its way out? Therefore more expense?

Andy

[citronut]

Does a heavy clutch mean it on its way out? Therefore more expense?

Andy

99% of the time yes, but as i found on you TZD the fork spindle was almost seized up solid in the nylon bush's when i had the gear box on my workshop floor,

although on removing the clutch plate it was worn down to past most of the grooves,

i think if that car is half as good as it looks in the photos its well worth the asking price,

regards malcolm

[Dollywobbler]

To be honest, I've always found that RHD Citroens tend to have a heavy clutch. Presumably because the cable has a greater length than LHD. My Peugeot 306 was pretty horrific and I know the clutch was pretty fresh in that (certainly didn't have to replace it during 40,000 miles of ownership).

This looks great. Super-grey!

[robt]

I would say the clutch is no heavier than a 405 I had use of recently, and I recall a BX GTi I drove years ago (it was 2 years old) was also on the heavy side. I'm more used to driving an auto these days so I find changing gear a bit tiresome in any car

[Vince/Three]

Hi, there BX'r!

Until about two years ago, I had a Red BX 1.4. It didn't even have pas or a sunroof. It was also a manual box, but after I parted with it I wished I hadn't. I live in the Lancashire countryside, and buses are not up to much and so I need a car. However, my Zafira is not as economical as I would like and us a 1.8. I would have your BX tomorrow, but at the moment don't have £600. I'm awaiting a compensation payment for an accident when a lady in a Fiat 500 ran into the back of me, but don't know when that will come. If the BX is still around then, I'll be in touch.

VinceThree

[robt]

Price drop to £500 if anyone fancies it. Had a few good comments at La Vie en Bleu yesterday, but no takers unfortunately.

[plooker]

Is your bx still for sale,i am very interested,yours mike horan.

[robt]

Is your bx still for sale,i am very interested,yours mike horan.

Hello Mike,

Yes it's still here. However, I may be doing a swap for something else soon, will know for certain in the next few days.

PM me your email and I can send further photos if you wish.

Cheers
Rob