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E696 AWA

1988 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

123,796 mi
Last recorded123,796 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2009
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE696 AWA
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2009 123,796 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Dec 2008 123,764 miles

Centre Front Lower Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak

Pass 3 Dec 2007 120,533 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 120,262 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 113,103 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2006 113,036 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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E696 AWA is a 1988 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 E696 AWA, 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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E696 AWA is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 25 May 1988.

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