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E442 EWV

1988 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,795 mi
Last recorded149,795 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE442 EWV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 149,795 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2008 146,385 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 142,122 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 142,114 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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E442 EWV is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 E442 EWV, 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 E442 EWV registered?

E442 EWV is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 5 May 1988.

Is E442 EWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for E442 EWV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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