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E266 YOD

1988 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

136,358 mi
Last recorded136,358 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2006
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE266 YOD
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 28 Sep 2006 136,358 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

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

Oil leak

brake light flashing on dash

corrosion in o/s/f sil

corrosion in o/s/r door

dampness on n/s/f steering rack boot

drivers seat belt fraying

o/s/f strut very damp

play in steering wheel

radiator badly corroded

rear tyres badly cracking

Fail 2 Aug 2006 136,091 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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E266 YOD is a 1988 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 E266 YOD, 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 E266 YOD registered?

E266 YOD is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 8 January 1988.

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