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E213 PPR

1988 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

123,911 mi
Last recorded123,911 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE213 PPR
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 123,911 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack and pinion (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

exhaust corroded

not able to check rear brake pads

Pass 13 Aug 2018 123,788 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack and pinion (2.1.5 (a))

exhaust corroded

not able to check rear brake pads

Pass 18 Aug 2017 123,585 miles

exhaust corroded

n/s front inner wing slightly corroded

not able to check rear brake pads

oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2016 123,361 miles

n/s front inner wing slightly corroded

not able to check rear brake pads

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2015 123,001 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

n/s front inner wheel arch slightly corroded

not able to check rear brake pads

Pass 24 Jun 2014 122,578 miles

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

Oil leak

exhaust corroded

not able to check rear brake pads

Pass 2 Jul 2013 122,155 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

not able to check rear brake pads

Pass 10 May 2012 121,652 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

not able to check rear brake pads

Fail 9 May 2012 121,632 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

not able to check rear brake pads

Pass 11 May 2011 121,071 miles

Oil leak

Unable to check rear brake pads

Pass 5 May 2010 120,363 miles

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion n/s innerwheel arch not excessive

Pass 13 May 2009 119,466 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 118,854 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Rear Offside and nearside bellow gaiters cracked

Pass 1 May 2007 117,316 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 115,080 miles

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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E213 PPR is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 E213 PPR, 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 E213 PPR registered?

E213 PPR is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 25 April 1988.

Is E213 PPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for E213 PPR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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