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E797 TPW

1988 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

129,222 mi
Last recorded129,222 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2014
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE797 TPW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2014 129,222 miles

front & rear brake discs becoming corroded & front brake pads over half worn

heardlamp covers fitted at time of test

nearside rear sill end,outter sill & floor starting to corrode

no tow ball fitted at time of test

offside front tyre becoming worn on inner edge

slight oil leak

slight play in steering rack knuckles

some suspension pipes starting to corrode

Pass 13 Feb 2013 126,532 miles

front & rear brake discs starting to corrode

front suspension pipes starting to ccorrode

headlamp covers/protecters fitted at time of test (paten ok)

no tow ball fitted at time of test & noted that tow bar bracket starting to corrode

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge & nearside front tyre is perishing

Fail 13 Feb 2013 126,532 miles

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

front & rear brake discs starting to corrode

front suspension pipes starting to ccorrode

headlamp covers/protecters fitted at time of test (paten ok)

no tow ball fitted at time of test & noted that tow bar bracket starting to corrode

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge & nearside front tyre is perishing

Pass 24 Feb 2012 123,581 miles

front & rear brake discs becoming corroded

front suspension pipes starting to corrode

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

no tow ball fitted at time test

tow bar starting to corrode

Fail 22 Feb 2012 123,581 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

front & rear brake discs becoming corroded

front suspension pipes starting to corrode

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

no tow ball fitted at time test

tow bar starting to corrode

Pass 10 Feb 2011 120,209 miles

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

handbrake travel

nearside and offside front metal suspension pipes rusty

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

spare tyre flat

Fail 31 Jan 2011 120,209 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front and rear brake discs slightly pitted

handbrake travel

nearside and offside front metal suspension pipes rusty

offside rear tyre low on inner edge

spare tyre flat

Pass 6 Feb 2010 117,338 miles

wiper blade starting to split

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside front suspension pipes slightly corroded

Fail 1 Feb 2010 117,337 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside and offside front suspension pipes slightly corroded

wiper blade starting to split

Pass 24 Feb 2009 114,343 miles

front brake discs pitted brake & suspension pipes corroding

Fail 4 Feb 2009 114,342 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

suspension & brake pipes corroding

Fail 18 Jan 2008 113,434 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

handbrake travel to the limit

outer handbrake cables perished

rear brake pipes rusted

suspension pipes rusted

Pass 18 Jan 2008 113,434 miles

handbrake travel to the limit

outer handbrake cables perished

rear brake pipes rusted

suspension pipes rusted

Pass 2 Feb 2007 112,634 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Jan 2007 112,633 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 108,363 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside front caliper slightly damp

return pipes from front suspension legs corroding

suspension fluid leaking slightly ,leaky component not obvious

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
Full Citroen Bx reliability report

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E797 TPW is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 E797 TPW, 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 E797 TPW registered?

E797 TPW is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 10 May 1988.

Is E797 TPW safe to buy?

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