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E405 NDD

1988 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

93,714 mi
Last recorded93,714 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2014
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE405 NDD
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2014 93,714 miles

Oil leak

n/s front inner wish bone bush worn.

n/s headlamp low.

o/s rear lamp has interaction with another lamp.

Pass 18 Jun 2013 89,757 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 89,757 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2012 78,584 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 78,584 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 14 May 2011 62,323 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 May 2011 62,317 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 May 2010 51,859 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 May 2010 51,843 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 May 2009 40,839 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery terminal loose

engine earth strap loose

Fail 9 May 2009 40,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

battery terminal loose

engine earth strap loose

Pass 2 May 2008 35,774 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

oil ? on n/s/r caliper may require further inspection

Pass 11 May 2007 35,650 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 35,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 35,448 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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E405 NDD is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E405 NDD, 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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E405 NDD is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 13 May 1988.

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