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E224 BNB

1988 Citroen Bx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

77,368 mi
Last recorded77,368 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE224 BNB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2025 77,368 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2024 72,530 miles

Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.15 (a))

brake / suspension pipes covered in grease / oil

brake pipe warning wires damaged

oil around engine/ box area

Fail 25 Apr 2024 72,530 miles

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s/f (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected o/s/f n/s/f suspension return pipes burst (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess o/s/f n/s/f (1.1.15 (a))

brake / suspension pipes covered in grease / oil

brake pipe warning wires damaged

oil around engine/ box area

Pass 24 Apr 2023 69,872 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 69,259 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2019 68,347 miles

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

travel on handbrake

Fail 18 Dec 2019 68,347 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working and rear (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

travel on handbrake

Pass 6 Apr 2018 68,301 miles

Offside Front caliper drag

hand brake long

oil leak

Pass 27 Apr 2017 67,774 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2016 67,325 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 66,184 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2015 66,184 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 65,245 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2014 65,245 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Apr 2013 63,789 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Apr 2012 63,001 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 63,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2011 62,893 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2011 62,893 miles

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

rear exhaust blowing

Pass 6 Apr 2010 62,705 miles

rear exhaust leaking

Pass 22 Apr 2009 62,536 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 62,364 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 62,152 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 61,893 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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E224 BNB is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E224 BNB, 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 E224 BNB registered?

E224 BNB is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 4 May 1988.

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