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F173 TGM

1989 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2011
Tests9 (4 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate44.4%

Mileage

303,191 mi
Last recorded303,191 miles
Recorded on14 May 2010
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF173 TGM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 May 2010 303,191 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 May 2010 303,198 miles

Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 9 Nov 2009 303,067 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

both front headlamp lenses have cracks

engine has a very bad oil leak

front suspension unit weeping fluid

rear suspension is weak

Pass 6 Nov 2008 293,229 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 293,229 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s and ns headlamp glass cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2007 281,787 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 281,787 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2006 276,930 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 276,930 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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F173 TGM is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 44.4%.

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 F173 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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F173 TGM is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 17 July 1989.

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