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F763 JHJ

1988 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

60,185 mi
Last recorded60,185 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF763 JHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2016 60,185 miles

Offside Rear light cluster lens been repaired.

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2016 60,185 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch under bonnet (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance whole unit (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 4 Oct 2014 60,185 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 60,185 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fail 17 Jun 2014 60,189 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 19 May 2011 60,185 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 60,185 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 60,185 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 60,150 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 60,009 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 59,726 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 59,723 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2006 59,486 miles

flexi steering coupling,n/s/r. tyre cracking, corrosion to some brake pipes.////wear on steering column top ,

Pass 18 Nov 2005 59,263 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2005 59,263 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Gas suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Gas suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F763 JHJ is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 F763 JHJ, 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 F763 JHJ registered?

F763 JHJ is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 9 August 1988.

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