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E848 VCY

1988 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

77,254 mi
Last recorded77,254 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE848 VCY
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 77,254 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 75,090 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 75,087 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp missing glass insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp missing glass insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 68,373 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 66,948 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 65,849 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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E848 VCY is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 E848 VCY, 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 E848 VCY registered?

E848 VCY is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 March 1988.

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