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E85 YYD

1988 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

74,362 mi
Last recorded74,362 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE85 YYD
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2009 74,362 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Oil leak

nearside rear tyre worn down to 2mm

Pass 19 May 2008 74,182 miles

Oil leak

rear boot floor corroded

Fail 19 May 2008 74,182 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Oil leak

rear boot floor corroded

Pass 22 May 2007 73,904 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 22 May 2007 73,904 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 31 May 2006 73,271 miles
Fail 26 May 2006 73,271 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 26 May 2005 71,911 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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E85 YYD is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 E85 YYD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was E85 YYD registered?

E85 YYD is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 25 June 1988.

Is E85 YYD safe to buy?

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