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F646 UPD

1988 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

209,734 mi
Last recorded209,734 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2011
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF646 UPD
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2011 209,734 miles

Condensation in os headlamp.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear bumper removed.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 22 Nov 2011 209,720 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Condensation in os headlamp.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Rear bumper removed.

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 200,592 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NS door mirror glass cracked.

NSF suspension strut return hoses perished.

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc's wearing thin.

Rear bumper removed.

Fail 11 Nov 2010 200,520 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

NS door mirror glass cracked.

NSF suspension strut return hoses perished.

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear brake disc's wearing thin.

Rear bumper removed.

Pass 20 Nov 2009 192,567 miles

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

Dent in os outer sill.

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear bumper removed.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 183,719 miles

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

NS door mirror glass cracked. Wiper arm spindle bush worn. OS outer sill dented.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 12 Nov 2008 183,526 miles

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

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

NS door mirror glass cracked. Wiper arm spindle bush worn. OS outer sill dented.

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 176,329 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Surface rust on fuel lines.

Fail 7 Nov 2007 176,076 miles

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

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Inner Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Surface rust on fuel lines.

Pass 29 Nov 2006 168,202 miles

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

nsdoor mirror cracked

Fail 21 Nov 2006 168,195 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

ns door mirror cracked

Pass 21 Nov 2005 159,430 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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F646 UPD is a 1988 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 F646 UPD, 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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F646 UPD is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 August 1988.

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