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A4 LJB

1988 Citroen Bx

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2014
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

43,138 mi
Last recorded43,138 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 LJB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2013 43,138 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2013 43,138 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2011 43,137 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 42,637 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 33,689 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 6 May 2008 33,689 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 33,673 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

main fuel/suspension/brake pipes corroded

rear brake/suspension pipes corroded

slightr blow from exhaust

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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A4 LJB is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 A4 LJB, 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 A4 LJB registered?

A4 LJB is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 January 1988.

Is A4 LJB safe to buy?

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