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E108 GDP

1988 Citroen Bx

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

168,809 mi
Last recorded168,809 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2008
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE108 GDP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2008 168,809 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 163,173 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

advanced oil contamination to o/s/f suspension

Pass 29 Nov 2006 157,667 miles

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Nov 2006 157,603 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Nov 2005 148,128 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

corrossion forming on inner face of front brake discs

slight weeping from pinion area on steering rack,also slight weep from suspension pump

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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E108 GDP is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 E108 GDP, 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 E108 GDP registered?

E108 GDP is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 23 February 1988.

Is E108 GDP safe to buy?

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