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F721 POT

1988 Citroen Bx

Cream Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,948 mi
Last recorded98,948 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF721 POT
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 98,948 miles

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

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

handbrake travel long

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight misting of hydraulic fluid offside rear suspension sphere

Fail 2 Feb 2010 98,946 miles

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

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

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

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

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

handbrake travel long

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

slight misting of hydraulic fluid offside rear suspension sphere

Pass 5 Feb 2009 97,909 miles

fuel pipes rusty,slight blow from centre silencer and exhaust rusty. smell off fuel under bonnet both rear tyres perishing slight corrosion underside vehicle

Fail 3 Feb 2009 97,909 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

fuel pipes rusty,slight blow from centre silencer and exhaust rusty. smell off fuel under bonnet both rear tyres perishing slight corrosion underside vehicle

Pass 4 Feb 2008 96,841 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2008 96,840 miles

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2007 95,960 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dampness around offside rear suspension

fuel pipes corroded

washers poor

Fail 30 Jan 2007 95,960 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

dampness around offside rear suspension

fuel pipes corroded

washers poor

Pass 2 Feb 2006 94,852 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 94,852 miles

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

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

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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F721 POT is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Cream with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 F721 POT, 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 F721 POT registered?

F721 POT is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 14 October 1988.

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