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F566 JTA

1988 Citroen Bx

Cream Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,467 mi
Last recorded154,467 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2007
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF566 JTA
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2007 154,467 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

corrosion to boot floor and rear valance

damp around front main and nearside rear pressure sphere

damp around lhm fluid resevoir

possible front lhm fluid leak

suspention pipes corroded

Fail 28 Sep 2007 154,467 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

corrosion to boot floor and rear valance

damp around front main and nearside rear pressure sphere

damp around lhm fluid resevoir

possible front lhm fluid leak

suspention pipes corroded

Pass 18 Oct 2006 152,549 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 152,547 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front fflexi brake hoses slightly deteriorated

corrosion to suspension pipes

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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F566 JTA is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Cream with a 1,580cc petrol 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 F566 JTA, 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 F566 JTA registered?

F566 JTA is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 25 November 1988.

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