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F126 OLX

1988 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2022
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

167,785 mi
Last recorded167,785 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2022
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF126 OLX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2022 167,785 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill not continously welded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension unit modified so that its function is affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2021 166,825 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 4 Nov 2021 166,821 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2020 166,795 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2017 164,807 miles

UNDER BODY OILY

Pass 4 Feb 2016 160,963 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Fail 21 Jan 2016 160,914 miles

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2015 157,690 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bad oil leak on to nearside + offside front suspenion

nearside rear suspenion unit damp

Fail 9 Jan 2015 157,632 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

bad oil leak on to nearside + offside front suspenion

nearside rear suspenion unit damp

Pass 17 Dec 2013 153,894 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2013 153,892 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 149,297 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 144,889 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 143,082 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2010 143,043 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 137,686 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 135,023 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2008 134,965 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 130,662 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2006 127,013 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2006 126,867 miles

Centre Front Lower Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

various oil leaks rear onto steering ram †rear metal brake pipes corroding

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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F126 OLX is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 F126 OLX, 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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F126 OLX is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 2 November 1988.

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