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G158 RFC

1989 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2011
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

196,043 mi
Last recorded196,043 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2010
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG158 RFC
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2010 196,043 miles

both outer sills slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

fuel pipes insecure

nearside headlight slightly missaligned

oil leak

rear crossmember requires attention soon

rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 23 Apr 2010 196,026 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

both outersills slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

fuel pipes insercure

nearside front headlight slightly misalined

oil leak

rear cross member requirres attention soon in tow mount area

rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

slight oil leak from rack

Pass 23 May 2009 185,990 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

both headlamps require attention soon

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear suspension units have slight play

different sized tyres fitted to front and rear of vehicle

footbrake travel requires attention soon

front number plate cracked

nearside rear floor slightly corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

repaires heavily undersealed

several small blows from exhaust system

slight play in steering wheel

toe bar has been removed

Fail 22 May 2009 185,985 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

repaires require futher attention soon

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear suspension units have slight play

different sized tyres fitted front and rear of vehicle

footbrake travel requires attention soon

front number plate cracked

nearside headlamp requires attention soon

nearside rear floor slightly corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

several small blows from exhaust system

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 15 May 2009 185,980 miles

Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

both front tyres close to legal limit

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

both rear spheres becoming stiff

different sized tyres fitted front and rear of vehicle

footbrake travel requires attention soon

front number plate cracked

nearside front inner flitch requires further attention soon

nearside headlamp requires attention soon

nearside rear floor slightly corroded

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

offside rear wheel arch slightly corroded

oil leak

several small blows from exhaust system

slight play in steering wheel

Fail 27 Jul 2007 185,966 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2006 179,718 miles

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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G158 RFC is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G158 RFC, 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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G158 RFC is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 27 September 1989.

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