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E655 YTO

1987 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

161,990 mi
Last recorded161,990 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2013
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE655 YTO
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2013 161,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2012 157,640 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2011 152,851 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 147,854 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 142,362 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 134,812 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 127,870 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 121,028 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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E655 YTO is a 1987 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E655 YTO, 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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What year was E655 YTO registered?

E655 YTO is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1987.

Is E655 YTO safe to buy?

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