MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,275 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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How do I check the history of E188 SGL?
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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?
The MOT history for E188 SGL shows 4 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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