MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN BXs year 1988

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Pass percent:55.79%

(The average a petrol CITROEN BX year 1988 passes without issue)

Based on:1,122 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	81
Brake pipe excessively corroded	70
Registration plate lamp issues	48
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	38
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive \|7.3.B.1a\|	35
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	35
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	30
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	27
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	21
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	18
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	18
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	18
Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	18
Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	18
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	17
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	17
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	17
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	16
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	15
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	15
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	15
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	15
Registration plate issues	13
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	12
Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	12
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	12
Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	12
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	11
Offside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	11
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	11
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	11
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	10
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	10
Offside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	10
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	9
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	9
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	8
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	8
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	8
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	8
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	8
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	8
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	7
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	7
Nearside Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	7
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	7
Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	7
Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated \|2.1.5\|	7
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	6
Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	6
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	6
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	6
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive \|7.3.B.1b\|	5
Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	5
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	5
Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	5
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	5
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	5
Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	5
Rear brake binding	4
Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	4
Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	4
Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	4
Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	4
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	4
Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	4
Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	4
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	4
Offside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	4
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	4
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	4
Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	4
Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete \|1.5.A1b\|	4
Offside Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	4
Nearside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure \|2.4.D.3\|	4
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	3
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	3
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	3
Windscreen washer not working	3
Offside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	3
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing \|5.1.1\|	3
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	3
Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	3
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance \|1.1.A.3d\|	3
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated \|3.3.D.3b\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure \|1.4.A.2b\|	3
Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel \|2.1.2b\|	3
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	3
Offside Front Direction indicator not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	3
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	3
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	3
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	3
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate \|3.4.1b\|	3
Power steering component\|s\| leaking \|2.3.3b\|	3
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	3
Rear Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	3
Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	3
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	3
Fluid suspension unit leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	3
Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	3
Hazard warning switch faulty \|1.4.B.1d\|	3
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	3
Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	3
Brake hose has insufficient room to move	3
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
An item not tested \|Manual\|	2
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	2
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone `A` \|8.3.1e\|	2
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.6a\|	2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated \|2.6.1\|	2
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	2
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))	2
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	2
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view \|8.1.2a\|	2
Nearside Rear position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	2
Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control \|2.1.1\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Nearside Front Side repeater not working \|1.4.A.2c\|	2
Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.4.A.2h\|	2
Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Exhaust mounting missing \|7.1.1b\|	2
Power steering pipe\|s\| or hose\|s\| leaking from a joint \|2.3.3b\|	2
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	2
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	2
Offside Front Headlamp insecure \|1.7.3\|	2
Nearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Steering rack insecure \|2.2.B.1a\|	2
Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	2
Headlamp aim not tested \|1.8.A.1c\|	2
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition \|7.1.4\|	2
Offside Front Braking system leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	2
Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened \|3.5.1b\|	2
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	2
Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Rear brake application uneven	2
Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	2
Rear Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2
Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside \|1.8\|	2
Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	2
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	2
Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings \|6.1.B.2\|	2
Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering \|6.1.A.1\|	2
Rear Fuel pipe leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	2
Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	2
Nearside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light \|1.3.2e\|	2
Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	2
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	2
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	2
Horn not working (7.7 (a))	2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))	2
Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle \|2.2.D.2a\|	2
Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking \|2.4.D.2\|	2
Front Fuel hose leaking \|7.2.3\|	2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	2
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage \|6.1.C.1\|	2
Nearside Front brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	2
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement \|2.4.D.5\|	2
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.D.3\|	2
Steering column top bearing excessively worn \|2.1.2c\|	2
Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened \|2.4.G.1\|	2
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	2
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	2
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated \|2.4.D.1a\|	2
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	2
Rear Rear position lamp\|s\| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.1.A.3f\|	2
Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp \|1.2.1f\|	2
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	2
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	2
Fuel system component insecure \|7.2.1\|	2

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MOT History from tests of petrol CITROEN BXs year 1988

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