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F109 SHP

1988 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

66,895 mi
Last recorded66,895 miles
Recorded on14 May 2009
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF109 SHP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2009 66,895 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 64,207 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 64,185 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 18 May 2007 60,772 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 60,772 miles

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 19 May 2006 58,647 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 58,531 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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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F109 SHP is a 1988 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F109 SHP, 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

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What year was F109 SHP registered?

F109 SHP is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 9 December 1988.

Is F109 SHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for F109 SHP shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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