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F623 EGB

1988 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2018
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

82,418 mi
Last recorded82,418 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2017
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF623 EGB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2017 82,418 miles

Front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides NSF & OSF

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

exhaust has minor gas leaks

front tyres are perished

hand brake has little reserve travel left

oil leak in engine bay

Fail 13 Mar 2017 82,418 miles

Front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides NSF & OSF

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

exhaust has minor gas leaks

front tyres are perished

hand brake has little reserve travel left

oil leak in engine bay

Pass 29 Sep 2015 82,280 miles

Front & rear subframe areas & suspension components are corroded

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides NSF & OSF (3.5.1i)

exhaust has minor gas leaks

oil leak in engine bay

Pass 22 Sep 2014 81,999 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2014 81,999 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 79,603 miles

1956014 tyres fitted to front axle and 1856014 fitted to rear axle

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2013 79,602 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

1956014 tyres fitted to front axle and 1856014 fitted to rear axle

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 74,614 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 25 Sep 2012 74,612 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2011 69,059 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 69,058 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 62,573 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 62,573 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2009 55,002 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2009 54,998 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by brake fluid (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 49,646 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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F623 EGB is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 F623 EGB, 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 F623 EGB registered?

F623 EGB is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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