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E535 DVS

1988 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

63,620 mi
Last recorded63,620 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2005
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE535 DVS
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2005 63,620 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Centre Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Centre Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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E535 DVS is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 E535 DVS, 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 E535 DVS registered?

E535 DVS is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 13 May 1988.

Is E535 DVS safe to buy?

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