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G118 FSF

1990 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,156 mi
Last recorded160,156 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG118 FSF
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 160,156 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2014 160,156 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 May 2013 143,746 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/f handbrake cable showing signs off rubbing & and very close to tyre on lock

Pass 11 May 2013 143,746 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

n/s/f handbrake cable showing signs off rubbing & and very close to tyre on lock

Pass 11 Jun 2012 131,387 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both handbrake cable outer casings damaged

Pass 28 May 2011 113,389 miles

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jun 2010 101,617 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 87,912 miles

oil over o/s/r inner tyre inner wall

Fail 6 Jun 2009 87,912 miles

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

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

oil over o/s/r inner tyre inner wall

Pass 19 Jan 2008 81,418 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 66,160 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jan 2006

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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G118 FSF is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1990 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 109,306 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 G118 FSF, 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 36 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G118 FSF registered?

G118 FSF is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 6 February 1990.

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