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E421 CPP

1988 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

78,940 mi
Last recorded78,940 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE421 CPP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2011 78,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 78,940 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 78,720 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 78,720 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 78,720 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 76,937 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 75,354 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

underside of vechile corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2006 74,652 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 74,611 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front suspension pipes corroded

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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E421 CPP is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E421 CPP, 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 E421 CPP registered?

E421 CPP is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 25 April 1988.

Is E421 CPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for E421 CPP shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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