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E241 HWK

1987 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

272,953 mi
Last recorded272,953 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2012
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE241 HWK
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2012 272,953 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 272,165 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 271,661 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 271,504 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2009 271,051 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

advise replacement front no plate

Pass 3 Sep 2008 270,700 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2008 270,700 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,025 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 269,714 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 269,713 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2006 269,711 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Alternater belt deteriorated.

Condensation in the o/s/f headlight.

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

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

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

Nail in the o/s/r tyre.

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

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

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

Oil leak

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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E241 HWK is a 1987 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 E241 HWK, 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 E241 HWK registered?

E241 HWK is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 28 August 1987.

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