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F197 UGM

1988 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,535 mi
Last recorded151,535 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2008
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF197 UGM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2008 151,535 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 144,161 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 137,183 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2006 136,865 miles

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2005 128,471 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2005 128,398 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

nearside front tyre inner wall splitting

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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F197 UGM is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 F197 UGM, 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 F197 UGM registered?

F197 UGM is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 December 1988.

Is F197 UGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for F197 UGM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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