CarVerify

Free Car Check

E913 MOW

1988 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1905cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

119,702 mi
Last recorded119,702 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2008
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Citroen
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationE913 MOW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2008 119,702 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear brake discs corroded.

nearside rear wheel bearing slight roughness.

parking brake lever travel high.

Pass 6 May 2006 118,499 miles

Same advises as test number 704665726151.

Fail 5 May 2006 118,499 miles

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

Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Brake and suspension pipes rusty.

Chips in windscreen.

Engine oil leak.

Handbrake cables in poor condition.

Nearside outer constant velocity joint boot badly cracked, almost split.

Offside front suspension leg damp.

Offside rear door step rusty.

Slight earth fault with tail lights when indicating.

Slight play at steering wheel.

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
Full Citroen Bx reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

E913 MOW is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E913 MOW, 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

How do I check the history of E913 MOW?

You can check the full history of E913 MOW by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was E913 MOW registered?

E913 MOW is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 10 May 1988.

Is E913 MOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E913 MOW shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does E913 MOW have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on E913 MOW. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.