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F170 GKM

1989 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

101,500 mi
Last recorded101,500 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2007
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF170 GKM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2007 101,500 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2007 101,496 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

damp around lhm fluid resevoir, both rear suspension spheres and both front shock absorbers, also around fron t main pressure sphere

Pass 27 Jan 2006 97,935 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 97,933 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

corrosion to rear chassis, inner sills and floors

damp around front and nearside rear pressure sphere

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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F170 GKM is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 F170 GKM, 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 F170 GKM registered?

F170 GKM is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 8 February 1989.

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