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F298 DGT

1988 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

136,390 mi
Last recorded136,390 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF298 DGT
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2008 136,390 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

BOOT FLOOR CORRODED

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

O/S FRONT BRAKE EFFORT FLUCTUATING SLIGHTLY

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

power steering ram damp?

STRONG ADVISORY. O/S FRONT HAND BRAKE CABLE FOULING ON TYRE ON LOCK

Pass 20 Jul 2007 133,137 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 133,020 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

STRONG ADVISORY STEERING COLUMN LOWER FLEXI COUPLING STARTING TO SPLIT

handbrake movement at n/s front caliper

Pass 27 Jul 2006 129,337 miles

steering column lower rubber flexi coupling perishing

Fail 26 Jul 2006 129,315 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front to rear metal fuel 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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F298 DGT is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F298 DGT, 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 F298 DGT registered?

F298 DGT is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 September 1988.

Is F298 DGT safe to buy?

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