MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,294 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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corroded brake pipes have been cleaned but we recommend that be changed before next MOT
engine oil blowing over offside front brake caliper
exhaust in poor condition with temporary repairs
exhaust system has been welded and is in poor condition
front brake pipes have some degree of corrosion
front to rear fuel pipe corroded
major engione oil leak over all components
minimal handbrake lever travel
wiper arc marks on windscreen
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine oil blowing over offside front brake caliper
exhaust in poor condition with temporary repairs
front brake pipes have some degree of corrosion
front to rear fuel pipe corroded
major engione oil leak over all components
wiper arc marks on windscreen
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
ENGINE OIL LEAKS
FUEL PIPES CORRODED
N/S/F TYRE WORN ON INNER EDGE
SMELL OF PETROL UNDER BONNET BUT NO APPARANT LEAKS
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen Bx?
Based on 40,178 MOT tests across 8,590 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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F538 REU is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Cream with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1989 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 110,487 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 F538 REU, 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 37 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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How do I check the history of F538 REU?
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What year was F538 REU registered?
F538 REU is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 January 1989.
Is F538 REU safe to buy?
The MOT history for F538 REU shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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