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Citroen BX 1.6 Athena
Location: near Eastbourne, East Sussex
Only one on the road! 1 of 7 left
1.6l petrol
5sp manual
90,000 miles
MOT Oct 2018
£750 ono
I found this little BX in a barn a few months ago (have photos!). It's been off the road 6 years. I took pity and spent a small fortune getting it roadworthy and through an MOT. Amongst the usual things one replaces on an old car this also included a new octopus (a nest of hydraulic pipes – big job), complete fluid change and some welding around the inner rear arch.
It starts, drives and stops. Lights, wiper, electric windows and electric sunroof work. It has a 90’s radio which blasts tunes. The suspension raises and lowers. Has power steering. Bodywork isn’t bad for what it is. Has GTi alloys and a plush comfortable interior. Underside, sills and floor are very solid and clean.
Mechanically it seems to work fine and motors along. The 1.6 engine is pretty nippy. It’s a bit smokey when cold and I keep an eye on the oil level. The more I use it the better it has become. The oil change last month also helped. Compression came out good and it went through its emissions test.
The knob for the hot-cold air selector has come off so I don’t know if the heater works. Just got cool air at the mo. I can feel heat around the dash/matrix.
Have paperwork for a major service and cambelt change in 2010. Believe this was at 85,000 miles.
I’m actually really impressed with the ride and drive. I thought it’d be a bit of a joke car but I’m smitten with it. I just can’t get to grips with the pedals being so close (same as a 106/206 etc). Big size 12 feet + years of driving autos = various near death experiences. I brush it off but it frightens my passengers, some of whom mean a lot to me!
Final note – this is an old Citroen that will continue to need TLC. I’m not pretending it’s anything else. I’m happy to accept offers, would like to see it enjoyed and any viewing is welcome. Just no one with a clipboard listing out every fault, it’s repair estimate and expecting a maintenance free daily driver!
*Interior pics to follow*
Citroen BX 1.6 Athena
Location: near Eastbourne, East Sussex
Only one on the road! 1 of 7 left
1.6l petrol
5sp manual
90,000 miles
MOT Oct 2018
£750 ono
I found this little BX in a barn a few months ago (have photos!). It's been off the road 6 years. I took pity and spent a small fortune getting it roadworthy and through an MOT. Amongst the usual things one replaces on an old car this also included a new octopus (a nest of hydraulic pipes – big job), complete fluid change and some welding around the inner rear arch.
It starts, drives and stops. Lights, wiper, electric windows and electric sunroof work. It has a 90’s radio which blasts tunes. The suspension raises and lowers. Has power steering. Bodywork isn’t bad for what it is. Has GTi alloys and a plush comfortable interior. Underside, sills and floor are very solid and clean.
Mechanically it seems to work fine and motors along. The 1.6 engine is pretty nippy. It’s a bit smokey when cold and I keep an eye on the oil level. The more I use it the better it has become. The oil change last month also helped. Compression came out good and it went through its emissions test.
The knob for the hot-cold air selector has come off so I don’t know if the heater works. Just got cool air at the mo. I can feel heat around the dash/matrix.
Have paperwork for a major service and cambelt change in 2010. Believe this was at 85,000 miles.
I’m actually really impressed with the ride and drive. I thought it’d be a bit of a joke car but I’m smitten with it. I just can’t get to grips with the pedals being so close (same as a 106/206 etc). Big size 12 feet + years of driving autos = various near death experiences. I brush it off but it frightens my passengers, some of whom mean a lot to me!
Final note – this is an old Citroen that will continue to need TLC. I’m not pretending it’s anything else. I’m happy to accept offers, would like to see it enjoyed and any viewing is welcome. Just no one with a clipboard listing out every fault, it’s repair estimate and expecting a maintenance free daily driver!
*Interior pics to follow*
