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F664 HGW

1988 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

191,057 mi
Last recorded191,057 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2011
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF664 HGW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2011 191,057 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 17 Jun 2010 178,596 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 163,611 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

corrosion on offside rear floor

fuel tank damp

Pass 23 Jun 2008 151,152 miles

Foot brake efficiency is a little low at offside rear.

Front screen wiper pivot / linkage is very worn.

Metal brake pipe across front sub frame (as marked) is fairly corroded.

Metal brake pipe to nearside front hose is fairly corroded.

Rear wiper blade is in very poor condition.

Spare tyre is worn beyond legal limit for use on road.

Windscreen is damaged at nearside and at offside lower corner - both within mot limits.

Fail 23 Jun 2008 151,150 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust emissions test initially failed - rechecked and passed after further purge and higher engine temp.

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Foot brake efficiency is a little low at offside rear.

Front screen wiper pivot / linkage is very worn.

Metal brake pipe across front sub frame (as marked) is fairly corroded.

Metal brake pipe to nearside front hose is fairly corroded.

Rear wiper blade is in very poor condition.

Spare tyre is worn beyond legal limit for use on road.

Windscreen is damaged at nearside and at offside lower corner - both within mot limits.

Pass 29 Jun 2007 143,014 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2006 133,650 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2006 133,650 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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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F664 HGW is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 F664 HGW, 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 F664 HGW registered?

F664 HGW is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 14 August 1988.

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