MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,185 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear chassis corision
Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
nearside rear chassis corision
Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)
Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Citroen Bx?
Based on 40,178 MOT tests across 8,590 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E456 FFG is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E456 FFG, 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 E456 FFG registered?
E456 FFG is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 20 May 1988.
Is E456 FFG safe to buy?
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