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F371 ORT

1988 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,153 mi
Last recorded121,153 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2007
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF371 ORT
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2007 121,153 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2006 117,917 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 9 Nov 2006 117,917 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 113,627 miles

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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F371 ORT is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F371 ORT, 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 F371 ORT registered?

F371 ORT is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 18 October 1988.

Is F371 ORT safe to buy?

The MOT history for F371 ORT shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does F371 ORT have outstanding finance?

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