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E520 JPB

1988 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

166,270 mi
Last recorded166,270 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2007
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE520 JPB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2007 166,270 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake cable outers chafing

Pass 8 Mar 2006 162,403 miles

front number plate cracked

o/s/f tyre wearing close to legal limit

rear flexable brake hoses age cracking

rear suspension pipes corroded

slight earthing fault in o/s/r light cluster

slight movement in o/s/f top mount

stone chips in windscreen

unable to check hydraulic system fully due to rain water

very heavy engine oil leaks

Fail 20 Feb 2006 162,342 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

age cracking to osf flexi-hose

front no. plate poor

movement osf strut top mount

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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E520 JPB is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E520 JPB, 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 E520 JPB registered?

E520 JPB is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 22 April 1988.

Is E520 JPB safe to buy?

The MOT history for E520 JPB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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