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F478 KCG

1989 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2025
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

158,127 mi
Last recorded158,127 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2024
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF478 KCG
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2024 158,127 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 20 Jan 2024 158,127 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Jan 2023 154,318 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Cracked and perished ()

Fail 7 Jan 2023 154,318 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Spare tyre defective Cracked and perished ()

Pass 22 Jan 2022 151,333 miles

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 147,554 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 143,292 miles

Nearside Front inner c.v gaiter repaired seeping small amount of grease ,should replace.

Nearside Rear tyre outer and inner wall cracking.

Offside Front inner c.v gaiter perishing.

Offside Front steering rack rod inner ball joint play.

Offside Front track rod end ball joint dust cover repaired.

Offside Front tyre outer wall cracking.

Offside Rear tyre outer shoulder cracking in places.

Pass 6 Nov 2012 143,281 miles

Fluid seeepage from engine/gearbox joint.

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 23 Oct 2012 143,263 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Fluid seeepage from engine/gearbox joint.

Nearside Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 142,921 miles

front suspension pipes rusted

nsf sill rusted

Fail 27 Oct 2011 142,921 miles

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

front suspension pipes rusted

nsf sill rusted

Pass 28 Oct 2010 147,377 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 147,277 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

rear panel amd floor starting too rust

Fail 6 Nov 2009 141,247 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

rear panel amd floor starting too rust

Pass 6 Nov 2008 140,494 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

both drive belts starting too perish

rear number plate starting too deteriorate

Fail 6 Nov 2008 140,494 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

both drive belts starting too perish

rear number plate starting too deteriorate

Pass 26 Nov 2007 138,241 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

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

f/r number plates sligthy deterated

Fail 5 Oct 2006 135,619 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 135,619 miles

Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Oct 2005 134,243 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F478 KCG is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 F478 KCG, 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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F478 KCG is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 16 March 1989.

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