MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,287 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear tailgate ns hinge broken .Tailgate still closes securely. †Front ns&os brake hose perished. †Front ns&os strut return hoses perished & metal pipes corroded.
Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
NS tail gate hinge broken but still securely closes.
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear sub frme slightly damaged .NSR ram gaiter split. †Front brake & return hoses perished.
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
brakes and suspension pipes corroded
dampness around fuel injectors
exhaust blow
exhaust corroding
front flexi brake pipes perished
front to rear pipes corroding
grease around nearside front hub
handbrake cable outer casing in poor condition
handbrake travel long
nearside rear suspension damaged
nearside rear suspension dust cover split
offside front tyre close to limit
oil leak
slight bind in both front brakes
How Reliable is the Citroen Bx?
Based on 40,178 MOT tests across 8,590 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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E56 DPL is a 1987 Citroen Bx in Cream with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
Across all 1987 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 88,815 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 E56 DPL, 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 39 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was E56 DPL registered?
E56 DPL is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 4 August 1987.
Is E56 DPL safe to buy?
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