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E200 UOX

1988 Citroen Bx

Silver Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,177 mi
Last recorded54,177 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE200 UOX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 54,177 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 54,158 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s & o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jul 2020 54,156 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,154 miles

Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Front front suspension pump fluid leak

Nearside Front suspension pipes lightly corroded

Offside Front front suspension pipes lightly corroded

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 52,968 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front suspension unit damp with fluid

n/s & o/s front suspension pipes light corosion

Fail 20 Jul 2018 52,968 miles

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported across subframe (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

front suspension unit damp with fluid

n/s & o/s front suspension pipes light corosion

Pass 6 Jul 2017 52,101 miles

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

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

front subframe damp with fluid no leaks at time of test

n/s & o/s front suspension pipes light corosion

Fail 6 Jul 2017 52,101 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front subframe damp with fluid no leaks at time of test

n/s & o/s front suspension pipes light corosion

Pass 29 Jul 2016 52,100 miles

front suspension pipes damp with fluid

n/s & o/s front & rear suspension pipes light corosion

Fail 26 Jul 2016 52,100 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front suspension pipes damp with fluid

n/s & o/s front & rear suspension pipes light corosion

Pass 22 Jul 2015 52,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s & o/s front suspension pipes coroding

o/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

Pass 22 Jul 2014 52,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front suspension unit damp with fluid

n/s & o/s front suspension pipes coroding

Fail 25 Jul 2013 51,862 miles

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

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

suspension fluid on front subframe no leaks at time of test

Pass 25 Jul 2013 51,862 miles

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

suspension fluid on front subframe no leaks at time of test

Pass 3 Aug 2012 51,169 miles

steering rack slightly damp

Pass 3 Aug 2011 50,933 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2011 50,926 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 49,750 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 48,457 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 48,457 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,456 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

m/s rear wheel bearing slight noise

n/s front suspension pipes damp with fluid not leaking at time of test

o/s front suspension pipes light corosion

Pass 13 Jul 2006 47,250 miles

Engine oil leak

Exhaust slight blow on manifoild to downpipe joint

Exhaust system corroding

Front to Rear metal fuel pipes corroding

Metal suspension pipes / brake pipes light corrosion

N/S & O/S rear inner sills light corrosion

N/S/F shock absorber boot perishing

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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E200 UOX is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 E200 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 E200 UOX registered?

E200 UOX is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 27 April 1988.

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