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F359 LPG

1988 Citroen Bx

Cream Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,080 mi
Last recorded84,080 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF359 LPG
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 11 Jul 2012 84,080 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

corrosion around filler neck

o/s sunviser loose

Pass 11 Jul 2011 82,357 miles

front discs rusty

front to back brake and suspension pipes slightly rusty

o/s sunviser loose

o/s/r and n/s/r flooring rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2010 80,967 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 79,806 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 79,003 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 77,579 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 75,216 miles

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

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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F359 LPG is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Cream with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 F359 LPG, 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 F359 LPG registered?

F359 LPG is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1988.

Is F359 LPG safe to buy?

The MOT history for F359 LPG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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