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E647 FFG

1988 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

40,705 mi
Last recorded40,705 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

RegistrationE647 FFG
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 40,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2007 36,444 miles

All four tyres slighty to crack up

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Spare wheel covered/full in some fluid

Fail 5 Apr 2007 36,439 miles

Centre Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

All four tyres slighty on crack up

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare wheel is full/covered in fluid

Pass 4 Apr 2006 32,092 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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E647 FFG is a 1988 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 E647 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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What year was E647 FFG registered?

E647 FFG is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 17 May 1988.

Is E647 FFG safe to buy?

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