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E220 AGO

1988 Citroen Bx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

74,773 mi
Last recorded74,773 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE220 AGO
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 74,773 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2025 72,597 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Sep 2025 72,577 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2021 72,039 miles

Central Front Lower oil leak underside of engine

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

Nearside Front slight play to inner track road

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

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess surface corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

n/s inside boot slight corrosion to patch repair

Fail 2 Jul 2021 72,038 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Central Front Lower oil leak underside of engine

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

Nearside Front slight play to inner track road

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

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess surface corrosion (5.3.5 (b) (i))

n/s inside boot slight corrosion to patch repair

Pass 20 Sep 2019 69,148 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 65,946 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2017 60,835 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2017 60,834 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) excessively corroded (2.3.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Steering damper leaking oil bad oil leak from rack (2.2.C.1f)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 60,810 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' just passed (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 59,074 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to cylinder head (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer mounting rubber deteriorated

Fail 20 Apr 2016 59,074 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold to cylinder head (7.1.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear silencer mounting rubber deteriorated

Pass 16 Apr 2015 52,191 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 52,191 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

both rear tyres perished

Pass 2 May 2014 51,171 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Apr 2014 51,171 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Jul 2013 49,609 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2013 49,609 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 43,710 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 43,582 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

front metal brake/suspension pipes corrode by subframe.

front wiper blade starting to smear screen.

rear metal brake/suspension pipe corroding at rear.

rear suspension valve slightly damp.

spare tyre flat.

water leak from thermostat housing/gasket starting to leak.

Pass 14 Apr 2010 43,248 miles

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

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

spare tyre flat.

Pass 8 Apr 2009 42,907 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 42,654 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 42,054 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 42,384 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 42,384 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

slight play in top of steering colume.

suspention pipes and some brake pipes corroding.

Fail 5 Apr 2006 42,049 miles

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

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge, on 1.6 to 2mm.

Pass 5 Apr 2006 42,049 miles

o/s front tyre wearing on outer edge, on 1.6 to 2mm.

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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E220 AGO is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 E220 AGO, 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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E220 AGO is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 16 April 1988.

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