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158,127 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
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 ()
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))
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.
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)
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)
front suspension pipes rusted
nsf sill rusted
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
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
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
Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)
both drive belts starting too perish
rear number plate starting too deteriorate
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
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
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)
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)
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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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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