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E843 YMR

1988 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

195,489 mi
Last recorded195,489 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2020
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE843 YMR
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2020 195,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front oil leaking from suspension pipe union

Fail 4 Mar 2020 195,478 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis by bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front oil leaking from suspension pipe union

Pass 1 Mar 2019 195,456 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2018 195,446 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2017 195,310 miles

Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Fail 29 Mar 2017 195,310 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded WITHIN 30CM OF TOW BAR MOUNTING (2.4.A.3)

Direction indicators has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive INNER ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 192,854 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 192,829 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 192,820 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 192,795 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2011 192,751 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 192,717 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 189,887 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 186,463 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 182,252 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 177,629 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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E843 YMR is a 1988 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 E843 YMR, 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 E843 YMR registered?

E843 YMR is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 18 March 1988.

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