MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
286,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Gas suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Citroen Bx?
Based on 40,178 MOT tests across 8,590 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F420 NPB is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Yellow 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 F420 NPB, 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 F420 NPB registered?
F420 NPB is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 January 1988.
Is F420 NPB safe to buy?
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