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E841 DAP

1988 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2015
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

73,598 mi
Last recorded73,598 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE841 DAP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 73,598 miles

Battery loose but secure

Fuel pipe near tank corroded

Handbrake casing cracked O/S

N/S/F inner wing corroded

N/S/R floor corroded

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jan 2014 73,598 miles

Battery loose but secure

Fuel pipe near tank corroded

Handbrake casing cracked O/S

N/S/F inner wing corroded

N/S/R floor corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Feb 2013 71,150 miles

corrosion in n/s front inner wing to wheel arch

fuel pipe rusty near tank

n/s front tyre side wall cracking

o/s front hand brake cable casing cracking

Fail 1 Feb 2013 71,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

corrosion in n/s front inner wing to wheel arch

fuel pipe rusty near tank

n/s front tyre side wall cracking

o/s front hand brake cable casing cracking

Pass 31 Jan 2011 64,172 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 64,172 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

idle speed high

Fail 29 Nov 2010 64,158 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

smell of petrol under bonnet but no leak seen

suspension getting soft

walls of o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 11 Dec 2009 57,933 miles

fluid around rear brakes but no leak seen

handbrake travel needs attention

Pass 4 Dec 2008 52,288 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 52,288 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

full size wheel trims prevent inspection of brake pads

slight corrosion of rear suspension sphears and pipes

Pass 17 Dec 2007 50,568 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 50,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

both rear brakes binding on slightly

hand brake lever close to the end of its travel

n/s/f headlamp condensated up and poor beam pattern

rear bumper damaged and split

tyre size = 155/14/80 S

Pass 18 Dec 2006 47,837 miles

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

some brake pipes at rear rusty

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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E841 DAP is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 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 E841 DAP, 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 E841 DAP registered?

E841 DAP is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 January 1988.

Is E841 DAP safe to buy?

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