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E197 UOX

1988 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

105,632 mi
Last recorded105,632 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE197 UOX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 105,632 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 100,723 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 100,703 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 May 2017 97,207 miles
Fail 12 May 2017 97,203 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 97,200 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded boot floor around exhaust mountings (2.4.A.3)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front flitch corroded

rear under body corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2014 94,183 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 94,174 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 91,971 miles

exhaust centre mounting slight signs of corrsion

Pass 13 Oct 2012 90,875 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 90,533 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 90,527 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 87,023 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 87,019 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2006 79,245 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2006 79,245 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 25 Jun 2005 72,387 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2005 72,383 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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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E197 UOX is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E197 UOX, 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 E197 UOX registered?

E197 UOX is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 April 1988.

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