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8342SJ79

1990 Citroen Bx

Silver Petrol 1405cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

172,373 mi
Last recorded172,373 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2010
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration8342SJ79
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,405cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jun 2010 172,373 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Front registration plate not fixed vertically, or as close to vertical as is reasonably practical (6.3.2c)

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Centre Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure

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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8342SJ79 is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,405cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1990 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 109,306 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 8342SJ79, 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 36 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was 8342SJ79 registered?

8342SJ79 is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 23 October 1990.

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