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E917 WJA

1988 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

67,078 mi
Last recorded67,078 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2012
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE917 WJA
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2012 67,078 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 67,078 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 66,397 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2011 66,397 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Jun 2010 65,363 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 65,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp missing (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2009 64,382 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 64,382 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 63,971 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2008 63,791 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 21 Jun 2007 62,879 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 61,735 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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E917 WJA is a 1988 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 E917 WJA, 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 E917 WJA registered?

E917 WJA is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 2 January 1988.

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