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E335 ELH

1987 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,251 mi
Last recorded152,251 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2012
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE335 ELH
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2012 152,251 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 149,702 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 146,889 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 144,800 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Front fluid suspension accumulator unit signs of damp (slightly leak).

Pass 18 Jun 2008 141,957 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 141,957 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Apr 2007 141,017 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 141,017 miles

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Accumulator unit starting to leak.

Front number plate cracked.

Nail in nearside front tyre

Near side rear bump stop unsecured

Off side rear bump stop missing.

Pass 17 Mar 2006 136,786 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 136,786 miles

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling softened by oil contamination (2.5.C.1e)

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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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E335 ELH is a 1987 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 E335 ELH, 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 E335 ELH registered?

E335 ELH is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 11 August 1987.

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