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F733 GPP

1988 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

365,076 mi
Last recorded365,076 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2009
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF733 GPP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2009 365,076 miles

Nearside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2008 356,795 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front door hinge in poor condition

Fail 5 Sep 2008 356,795 miles

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

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front door hinge in poor condition

Pass 13 Aug 2007 347,911 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 347,493 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight rumble from nearside & offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 4 Aug 2006 336,706 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2006 336,705 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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F733 GPP is a 1988 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F733 GPP, 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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F733 GPP is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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