MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
128,459 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)
Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)
Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)
Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen Bx?
Based on 40,178 MOT tests across 8,590 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E851 ATU is a 1988 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 E851 ATU, 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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How do I check the history of E851 ATU?
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What year was E851 ATU registered?
E851 ATU is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 18 April 1988.
Is E851 ATU safe to buy?
The MOT history for E851 ATU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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