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F945 OTC

1988 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

47,719 mi
Last recorded47,719 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2009
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF945 OTC
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2009 47,719 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear bumper damage

rear exhaust

steering damper sliught leak

various engine oil leaks

Fail 25 Feb 2009 47,709 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

front number plate cracked

rear bumper damage

Pass 29 Feb 2008 47,306 miles

bad engine oil leak

fuel lines corroded

nearside front strut slight leak

nearside rear light unit loose

noise near brake/wheel noisey

offside front headlamp image

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust joint leaking

Fail 28 Feb 2008 47,297 miles

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

bad engine oil leak

fuel lines corroded

nearside front strut slight leak

nearside rear light unit loose

noise near brake/wheel noisey

offside front headlamp image

offside rear tyre perishing

rear exhaust joint leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2007 46,905 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 46,492 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 46,492 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.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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F945 OTC is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,580cc petrol 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 F945 OTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was F945 OTC registered?

F945 OTC is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 August 1988.

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The MOT history for F945 OTC shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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