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F42 PGV

1988 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,592 mi
Last recorded149,592 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2010
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF42 PGV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2010 149,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 149,592 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 147,014 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Slight amount of suspension fluid

Pass 5 Nov 2008 144,425 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 141,883 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 141,831 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2006 140,277 miles

Small traces of green suspension fluid under vehicle

Pass 9 Nov 2005 137,804 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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F42 PGV is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 F42 PGV, 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 F42 PGV registered?

F42 PGV is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 9 November 1988.

Is F42 PGV safe to buy?

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