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E56 DPL

1987 Citroen Bx

Cream Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2008
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

147,287 mi
Last recorded147,287 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2007
Typical for 1987 Citroen Bx88,815 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE56 DPL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1987
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2007 147,287 miles

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.

Fail 9 Jan 2007 147,275 miles

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.

Fail 23 Oct 2006 147,248 miles

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.

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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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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E56 DPL is a 1987 Citroen Bx, first registered on 4 August 1987.

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