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E226 KOT

1987 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,537 mi
Last recorded134,537 miles
Recorded on10 May 2008
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE226 KOT
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2008 134,537 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 134,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2007 133,074 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 133,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2006 125,551 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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E226 KOT is a 1987 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1987 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 88,815 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 E226 KOT, 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 39 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was E226 KOT registered?

E226 KOT is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 27 November 1987.

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