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D288 XSA

1987 Citroen Bx

Cream Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

88,964 mi
Last recorded88,964 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2005
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD288 XSA
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2005 88,964 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 88,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

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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D288 XSA is a 1987 Citroen Bx in Cream with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1987 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 88,815 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 D288 XSA, 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 39 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D288 XSA registered?

D288 XSA is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 20 March 1987.

Is D288 XSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for D288 XSA shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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