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F798 DMB

1988 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

137,382 mi
Last recorded137,382 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF798 DMB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2007 137,382 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

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

both front brake hoses perished

large oil leak from engine

rear axle tube VERY corroded

very large rust hole in n/s/r boot floor

Pass 27 Jul 2006 134,705 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2006 134,705 miles

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

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jul 2006 134,676 miles

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

O/S/F TYRE DOWN TO 1.7MM (legal limit 1.6mm)

exhaust leak from centre joint

heavy corrosion on both rear inner + outer sills

long travel on handbrake

o/s/r suspension sphere damp

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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F798 DMB is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 F798 DMB, 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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F798 DMB is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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