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E79 EPN

1988 Citroen Bx

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

196,137 mi
Last recorded196,137 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE79 EPN
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2025 196,137 miles
Pass 30 May 2023 188,786 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside corroded / underseald

Fail 24 May 2023 188,784 miles

Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

underside corroded / underseald

Pass 4 May 2020 187,097 miles

Boot floor has corrosion. Structurally good.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2020 187,097 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Boot floor has corrosion. Structurally good.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2019 181,277 miles

Nearside Rear end of sill slight corrosion

Pass 9 Mar 2018 177,134 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 170,978 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2017 170,821 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.4.A2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 163,703 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 163,703 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 156,386 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 156,386 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 153,457 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2013 142,369 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 13,380 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2012 13,379 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 128,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 121,387 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2009 112,205 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 107,360 miles

bad engine oil leaks

both front brake hoes cracking

Fail 31 Mar 2008 107,360 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

bad engine oil leaks

both front brake hoes cracking

Pass 2 Apr 2007 105,903 miles

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

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

front suspension geting hard

o/s/r tyre wall cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2006 104,473 miles

both front brake hoses show sign of perishing

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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E79 EPN is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 E79 EPN, 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 E79 EPN registered?

E79 EPN is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 March 1988.

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