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E673 PBO

1987 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

73,028 mi
Last recorded73,028 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2024
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE673 PBO
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2024 73,028 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit limit is 1.14 (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2020 69,153 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 64,380 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2018 175,109 miles

Oil leak ()

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion front x- member (6.1.A.1)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 129,351 miles

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

Fail 19 Jan 2017 172,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 168,193 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 161,736 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 150,252 miles

rear brake efficiency low

Pass 31 Aug 2011 149,391 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 147,199 miles

hand brake travel high - borderline pass

nearside front indicator dim

oil leak from engine

Fail 6 Aug 2010 147,115 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

hand brake travel high - borderline pass

nearside front indicator dim

oil leak from engine

Pass 24 Aug 2009 144,486 miles

nearside front inner wing some corrosion

offside brake light dim

Fail 24 Aug 2009 144,486 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front inner wing some corrosion

offside brake light dim

Fail 10 Aug 2009 144,459 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 142,098 miles

front + rear tyres - cracks in side walls

Pass 21 Aug 2007 140,204 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2007 140,055 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 78,295 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 78,295 miles

Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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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E673 PBO is a 1987 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 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 E673 PBO, 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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E673 PBO is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1987.

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