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E816 FLB

1987 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,811 mi
Last recorded110,811 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2013
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE816 FLB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2013 110,811 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2012 110,795 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 110,795 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 110,795 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2010 110,793 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 110,784 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 110,763 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 110,763 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 110,687 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

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

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

Oil leak

suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2006 10,345 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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E816 FLB is a 1987 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 E816 FLB, 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 E816 FLB registered?

E816 FLB is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 18 August 1987.

Is E816 FLB safe to buy?

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