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F560 FKJ

1988 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

54,029 mi
Last recorded54,029 miles
Recorded on15 May 2007
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF560 FKJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 May 2007 54,029 miles

slight inbalance of front brakes

Fail 14 May 2007 54,027 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front flexi brake hosess deteriorating

front no.plate cracked

fuel smell from vehicle

handbrake could do with adjusting

signs of fuel leaking from tank area & under bonnet

steering column lower coupling cracking

suspension could be better

washers could be better

Pass 15 May 2006 52,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

front number plate cracked

front suspension slightly hard

fuel smell from vehicle

oil leak

parking brake cables have fouled on tyres

rear tyres walls perished

signs of lhm fluid leak at front

slight imbalance of front brakes

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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F560 FKJ is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 F560 FKJ, 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 F560 FKJ registered?

F560 FKJ is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 November 1988.

Is F560 FKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for F560 FKJ shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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