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E954 LPX

1988 Citroen Bx

Cream Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

60,147 mi
Last recorded60,147 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE954 LPX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 4 Mar 2009 60,147 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

damage to nearside rear door

slight travel on handbrake lever

Pass 12 Mar 2008 59,587 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 58,729 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 57,443 miles

front to rear metal suspension pipes surface corroded

rear wiperblade has no cleaning edge

Fail 20 Mar 2006 57,429 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 57,426 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

front to rear metal suspension pipes surface corroded

rear wiperblade has no cleaning edge

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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E954 LPX is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Cream with a 1,360cc petrol 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 E954 LPX, 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 E954 LPX registered?

E954 LPX is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 March 1988.

Is E954 LPX safe to buy?

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