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E274 KRV

1987 Citroen Bx

Cream Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

94,005 mi
Last recorded94,005 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2007
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE274 KRV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2007 94,005 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 92,852 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2006 92,841 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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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E274 KRV is a 1987 Citroen Bx in Cream with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 E274 KRV, 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 E274 KRV registered?

E274 KRV is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 14 December 1987.

Is E274 KRV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E274 KRV shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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