1987 Citroen BX 1.9L Diesel · E896 EGM
1987 Citroen BX (1.9L, diesel). First registered 14 Nov 1987. Recorded mileage 106,015 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2026. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BX
- Year / Origin
- 1987 · Chelmsford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Oct 2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,015 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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E896 EGM Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2025
- 106,015 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
E896 EGM MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1987 Citroen Bx (E896 EGM) between February 2022 and October 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 16 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Brake pipe excessively corroded X 2 beside steering rack. (1.1.11 (c))”; “Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”.
E896 EGM Mileage History
- 25/02/202286,968 mi
- 27/02/2023105,568 mi+18,600 mi
- 07/03/2023105,570 mi+2 mi
- 05/12/2024106,015 mi+445 mi
- 16/10/2025106,015 mi
Average of roughly 5,235 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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