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F538 REU

1989 Citroen Bx

Cream Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

118,294 mi
Last recorded118,294 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2008
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF538 REU
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2008 118,294 miles

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

Fail 30 May 2008 118,294 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 117,536 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 117,536 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2006 115,225 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 115,225 miles

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.

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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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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What year was F538 REU registered?

F538 REU is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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