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E801 LLJ

1987 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

150,220 mi
Last recorded150,220 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2010
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE801 LLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2010 150,220 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion r/h front door

corrosion r/h front door hinge

r/h front wheel arch corrosion

r/h rear light lense slight damage

Fail 31 Aug 2010 150,215 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion r/h front door hinge

o/s front door corrosion

r/h front wheel arch corrosion

rear light lense o/s slight damage

Pass 3 Sep 2009 146,401 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 140,750 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 140,750 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2007 137,802 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 137,747 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine over heating

Pass 11 Sep 2006 135,773 miles

rear susp/brake pipes rusty †r/o/s brake discs inner faces corroded †f/n/s c/v boot perished †brake pads warning wires damaged

Fail 24 Aug 2006 135,749 miles

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

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

rear susp/brake pipes rusty †front subframe corners slight corrosion †f/n/s c/v boot perished †oil leak †r/o/s brake disc inner face slightly corroded †

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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E801 LLJ is a 1987 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 E801 LLJ, 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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E801 LLJ is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 18 August 1987.

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