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F142 TGM

1989 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,121 mi
Last recorded99,121 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2011
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF142 TGM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2011 99,121 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 96,624 miles

nearside front door top hinge corroded but does not affect opening or closing

Pass 1 Oct 2009 96,032 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 94,647 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 94,647 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 92,422 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 90,932 miles

Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

both handbrake cable outer coverings deteriorating slightly.

front number plate cracked.

front wiper blade smearing slightly and front and rear wiper wear indicators showing.

nearside front door upper hinge/check strap area on 'A' pillar corroded/holed/deteriorated slightly.

offside rear door shut/wheel arch foremost lower part of blisterd/corroded fairly heavily.

offside rear tyre deteriorating/perishing slightly in between tread and sidewall areas.

slight corrosion noticed starting on nearside inner wing panel to side/rear of headlight.

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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F142 TGM is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1989 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 110,487 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 F142 TGM, 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 37 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F142 TGM registered?

F142 TGM is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 June 1989.

Is F142 TGM safe to buy?

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