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EY03 BVX

2003 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1997cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

193,773 mi
Last recorded193,773 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 BVX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,997cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 193,773 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Oil leak ()

Fail 11 Jul 2016 193,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear wheel slight bind

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Jul 2015 189,122 miles

Oil leak

advisensf nsr+osr tyreside walls cracked

Fail 2 Jul 2015 189,073 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

advisensf nsr+osr tyreside walls cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2014 154,600 miles

some play in offside steering rack end

Fail 25 Jun 2014 154,600 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

some play in offside steering rack end

Pass 11 Jun 2013 149,819 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Jun 2013 149,813 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Fail 8 Jun 2012 131,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 131,589 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 109,748 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 86,213 miles

/o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play in

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

o/s/r lamp loose in its fixing

slight play in sterring rack

Fail 24 Nov 2008 85,803 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

evidence of brake fluid under vehicle (brake work carried out today)

o/s/r lamp loose

slight play in steering rack

Pass 27 Oct 2007 72,309 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Oct 2007 72,309 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

O/S/F tyre worn DOWN TO LIMIT

Pass 7 Oct 2006 48,889 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Mar 2006 43,835 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2006 43,835 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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EY03 BVX is a 2003 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,997cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 EY03 BVX, 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 23 years old, this Citroen Bx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EY03 BVX registered?

EY03 BVX is a 2003 Citroen Bx, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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