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E457 HDL

1987 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,505 mi
Last recorded95,505 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2014
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE457 HDL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2014 95,505 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2013 93,643 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise operation of offside and nearside rear suspension, suspect suspension units

Pass 20 Feb 2013 93,643 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advise operation of offside and nearside rear suspension, suspect suspension units

Pass 22 Feb 2012 92,110 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked

metal brake pipe to n/s , o/s rear brake calipers corrosion

metal brake pipes / suspension pipes front to rear corrosion

metal fuel pipes front to rear corrosion

n/s front suspension leg damp

n/s front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 8 Feb 2011 90,220 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 88,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Feb 2010 88,372 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 86,325 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 84,115 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 82,960 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2007 82,960 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 80,150 miles

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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E457 HDL is a 1987 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1987 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 88,815 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 E457 HDL, 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 39 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E457 HDL is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 15 December 1987.

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