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E188 SGL

1988 Citroen Bx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

114,275 mi
Last recorded114,275 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2007
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE188 SGL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Jan 2007 114,275 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

boot floor rusted & holed

nearside front door top door hindge area very rusty

spare tyre very perished

underside needs a steam clean & wax oyl

Pass 19 Jan 2007 114,275 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

boot floor rusted & holed

nearside front door top door hindge area very rusty

spare tyre very perished

underside needs a steam clean & wax oyl

Pass 27 Jan 2006 111,273 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 111,189 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

slight oil or fluid from engine area

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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E188 SGL is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E188 SGL, 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 E188 SGL registered?

E188 SGL is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 27 May 1988.

Is E188 SGL safe to buy?

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