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E408 MPV

1988 Citroen Bx

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,186 mi
Last recorded139,186 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE408 MPV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2025 139,186 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2024 139,038 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 136,058 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 133,198 miles

corrosion on boot floor and inner sills

crack in windscreen not in swept area

damp with fluid around pump at rear of engine

damp with oil around engine gearbox steering rack area

front to rear suspension pipes corroding

o/s/f brake pipe to flexi hose corroding

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroding

slight dampness of fluid around n/s/f suspension sphere

Fail 1 Jul 2009 133,192 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch by door step

corrosion under vehicle on boot floor and inner sills

crack in windscreen not in swept area

cut in n/s/r tyre tread around puncture repair(cord not visible at present)

damp with fluid around pump at rear of engine

damp with fluid around suspension fluid unit under bonnet

damp with oil around steering rack area

exhaust corroded slightly and slight gas leak from small hole at rear exhaust joint

front brake discs slightly corroded

front to rear solid suspension pipe corroding

gearbox and engine damp with oil

n/s/r tyre close to legal limit

n/s/r tyre cut inner sidewall (not to cord)

o/s/f and n/s/f wishbone inner bushes perrished

o/s/f brake pipe to flexi brake pipe corroding

o/s/f inner wheel arch corroding

o/s/f tyre low on tread

sligh dampness of fluid around n/s/r suspension unit

slight dampness around suspension sphere n/s/f

Fail 27 Jan 2009 133,182 miles

Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/R chassis corroded through.

N/S/R tyre has deep cut.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen cracked.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Jan 2008 128,290 miles

Inner Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 128,290 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 122,765 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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E408 MPV is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 E408 MPV, 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 E408 MPV registered?

E408 MPV is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is E408 MPV safe to buy?

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