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E896 EGM

1987 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

106,015 mi
Last recorded106,015 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE896 EGM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 106,015 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension pipes getting corroded (various)

slight leak from suspension component rear.

Fail 5 Dec 2024 106,015 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded X 2 beside steering rack. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Slight leak from suspension component N/S.

Suspension pipes front and rear quite corroded.

Pass 7 Mar 2023 105,570 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2023 105,568 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 86,968 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 76,603 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 76,229 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 74,354 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 69,059 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2018 69,059 miles

Central Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Sep 2017 68,887 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2016 68,636 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 68,416 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 68,412 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 68,110 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Sep 2013 67,787 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 67,371 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 66,841 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 66,441 miles

Front bumper insecure

nearside rear body damage

Pass 14 Oct 2009 65,941 miles

Front bumper insecure

Oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2008 65,366 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 64,777 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 64,106 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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E896 EGM is a 1987 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 1987 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 88,815 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 E896 EGM, 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 39 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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E896 EGM is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 14 November 1987.

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