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F456 GKN

1989 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

66,166 mi
Last recorded66,166 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2007
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF456 GKN
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2007 66,166 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 66,166 miles

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

brake and fuel pipes rusty

chips in windscreen

corrosion in n/s/f inner wing

exhaust rusty

front brake discs worn

n/s rear tyre cracking

unable to see rear pads

Fail 7 Dec 2006 62,069 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

BRAKE PIPES INTO FRONT BRAKE HOSES STARTING TO CORRODE

CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

O/S FRONT INNER WING CORRODING

UNABLE TO VIEW REAR BRAKE PADS

Pass 17 Dec 2005 60,595 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Dec 2005 60,537 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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F456 GKN is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F456 GKN, 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 F456 GKN registered?

F456 GKN is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 6 February 1989.

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