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E429 FWV

1988 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

136,296 mi
Last recorded136,296 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE429 FWV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Jul 2011 136,296 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

chassis plate damaged

dampness/oil around suspension/brake pump

fluid has been leaking onto nearside front tyre inner sidewall - source unclear

rear reg plate deteriorated

windscreen chipped

Pass 22 Jul 2010 135,082 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 7 Jul 2009 131,556 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2008 127,731 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2007 122,907 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 118,480 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2005 115,310 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 115,307 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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E429 FWV is a 1988 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E429 FWV, 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 E429 FWV registered?

E429 FWV is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 13 July 1988.

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