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E61 LNP

1988 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

54,458 mi
Last recorded54,458 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE61 LNP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 54,458 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 54,452 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (function impaired) (1.5.A1b)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 54,171 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Apr 2008 54,169 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 46,350 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2006 46,143 miles

Both rear tyre walls perished

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

slight suspension fluid leak

Fail 24 Mar 2006 46,143 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

Both rear tyre walls perished

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight suspension fluid leak

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

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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E61 LNP is a 1988 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 E61 LNP, 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 E61 LNP registered?

E61 LNP is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 March 1988.

Is E61 LNP safe to buy?

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