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E688 NEL

1987 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

112,825 mi
Last recorded112,825 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE688 NEL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 18 Sep 2008 112,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

n/s/r sill rusty

o/s outer handbrake cable worn

rust on front suspension pipes

water leak

Pass 12 Sep 2007 111,747 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 111,747 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2006 108,888 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2005 102,700 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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E688 NEL is a 1987 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 E688 NEL, 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 E688 NEL registered?

E688 NEL is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 November 1987.

Is E688 NEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for E688 NEL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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