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F700 TLJ

1988 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2009
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

135,795 mi
Last recorded135,795 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2009
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF700 TLJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Fail 30 Oct 2009 135,795 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front = rear suspension units fluid leak

Pass 27 Oct 2008 134,512 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 27 Oct 2008 134,511 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Oct 2007 132,704 miles

Both sills are weaken with corosion.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake dics are very rusty.

Fail 17 Oct 2007 132,702 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Both sills are weaken with corosion.

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake dics are very rusty.

Pass 6 Oct 2006 120,819 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre. †supected fluild leaking from steering rack/ †

Fail 6 Oct 2006 120,819 miles

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

suspect leak from steering rack. †both sill are rusty. †Rear brake dics are rusty. †

Pass 6 Oct 2005 128,748 miles

Metal fuel pipes are rusty †O/s/f tyre is in poor condition †2 x nails o/s/r tyre †N/s/r and n/s/f tyres are in poor contition †N/s handbrake cable bracket is loose †

Fail 4 Oct 2005 128,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

N/s handbrake cable bracket loose †Metal fuel pipes are rusty †2 x nails o/s/r tyre †All tyres are old †

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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F700 TLJ is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 F700 TLJ, 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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F700 TLJ is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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