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G153 ELV

1990 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2008
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

147,547 mi
Last recorded147,547 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG153 ELV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Nov 2008 147,547 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Battery is not secure

Pass 18 Sep 2007 143,255 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2007 143,238 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2006 140,206 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2006 140,206 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2005 135,836 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2005 135,836 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

handbrake lever nearly at full travel

offside and nearside headlamp glass`s starting to become unattached from headlamp unit

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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G153 ELV is a 1990 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 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 G153 ELV, 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 G153 ELV registered?

G153 ELV is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 17 May 1990.

Is G153 ELV safe to buy?

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