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E456 FFG

1988 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

172,185 mi
Last recorded172,185 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE456 FFG
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 172,185 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2009 172,185 miles

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)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 170,359 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2008 170,350 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 169,083 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 169,055 miles

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)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 165,110 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 165,105 miles

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.

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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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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E456 FFG is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 20 May 1988.

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