MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
241,979 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
small chip in front wlndscreen
small chip in offside headlamp glass
some corrosion in fuel pipes
How Reliable is the Citroen Bx?
Based on 40,178 MOT tests across 8,590 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F242 MPL is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 F242 MPL, 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 F242 MPL registered?
F242 MPL is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 24 August 1988.
Is F242 MPL safe to buy?
The MOT history for F242 MPL shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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