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1988 Citroen BX 1.9L Diesel · E788 MAV

E788 MAV

1988 Citroen BX (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01/01/1988. Recorded mileage 112,353 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model
CITROEN BX
Year / Origin
1988 · Chelmsford
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/07/2008
Road Tax
Untaxed (30/06/2008)
Recorded Mileage
112,353 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
DIESEL · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Expired
Valid until 02/07/2008
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 30/06/2008
Fuel Type
DIESEL
Year
1988
Engine
1905cc

E788 MAV Key Findings

  • 4 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT failed on 16/06/2008
  • 112,353 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 2 historical MOT failures
  • 8 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring suspension items (4 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
45
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
! No MOT history found
! Older vehicle
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E788 MAV Mileage History

  1. 09/06/200695,777 mi
  2. 26/06/2007110,743 mi+14,966 mi
  3. 03/07/2007110,772 mi+29 mi
  4. 16/06/2008112,353 mi+1,581 mi

Average of roughly 8,204 miles per year across 4 recorded odometer readings.

E788 MAV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 5 Oct 2026, 17:07
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

4 MOT tests are recorded for this 1988 Citroen Bx (E788 MAV) between June 2006 and June 2008.

The record contains 2 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 16 June 2008 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Brakes (3 issues), Tyres (2 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 6 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)”; “Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)”; “Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)”.

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