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E162 YMR

1988 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

186,532 mi
Last recorded186,532 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2010
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE162 YMR
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2010 186,532 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r quarter panal rusty.

Fail 11 Aug 2010 186,532 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r quarter panal rusty.

Pass 12 Aug 2009 175,868 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 175,858 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 164,109 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 164,109 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Aug 2007 154,513 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 144,627 miles

Crack in windscreen

Eaarthing fault starting o/s/r lamp

Long handbrake travel

O/s/f leak back pipe is badly perished

O/s/f side light is dim

Wiper linkage is worn

Fail 22 Aug 2006 144,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Crack in windscreen

Earthing fault starting o/s/r lamp

Long handbrake travel

O/s/f leakback pipe is badly perished

O/s/f side light is dim

Wiper linkage is worn

Pass 8 Sep 2005 134,393 miles

dampness around n/s/r suspension unit. †n/s/f & rear tyres on legal min. †

Fail 6 Sep 2005 134,393 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fault starting o/s/r light †n/s/r tyre is on the legal limit †n/s/f tyre low on tread †o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit †dampness around n/s/r suspension †

Fail 6 Sep 2005 134,393 miles

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

fault starting o/s/r light †n/s/r tyre is on the legal limit †n/s/f tyre is low on tread †o/s/f tyre is on the legal limit †dampness around n/s/r suspension †

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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E162 YMR is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E162 YMR, 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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E162 YMR is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 21 January 1988.

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