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F480 DUG

1989 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2019
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

113,828 mi
Last recorded113,828 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2018
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF480 DUG
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2018 113,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rears across subframes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody and subframes corroded and heavily undersealed

Fail 22 Aug 2018 113,828 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front and rears across subframes. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

underbody and subframes corroded and heavily undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2017 113,250 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

subframes and floorpans corroded and heavily undersealed.sill cover prevent full corrosion inspection

Fail 7 Jun 2017 113,227 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded repair patch not welded correctly (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded pipes across subframe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

sill covers prevent full corrosion inspection

subframes and floorpans corroded and heavily undersealed

Pass 28 Jun 2016 111,122 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 108,743 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 9 Apr 2015 108,743 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Pass 25 Apr 2014 105,929 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake discs corroded!

auxillery belt loose!

both front inner wheel arches corroding!

Fail 24 Apr 2014 105,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

all brake discs corroded!

auxillery belt loose!

both front inner wheel arches corroding!

Fail 7 May 2013 105,925 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

advise battery flat

advise offside front suspension breather return perished

advise rear disc covers missing

advise sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Pass 19 Mar 2011 105,901 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

advise front brake discs pitted

advise rear brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Mar 2011 105,897 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advise front brake discs pitted

advise rear brake discs pitted

Pass 9 Jul 2009 105,829 miles

suspension pipe work rusty.

Pass 8 Jul 2008 104,349 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 104,346 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 103,249 miles

suspension metal pipes corroeding

Fail 24 Aug 2006 103,237 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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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F480 DUG is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 F480 DUG, 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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F480 DUG is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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