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G159 YLH

1989 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

164,022 mi
Last recorded164,022 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG159 YLH
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 164,022 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Slight corosion rear fuel pipes

Pass 6 Mar 2013 163,909 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 24 Feb 2012 163,786 miles

strap on rear fuel expansion tank in poor state

Pass 8 Mar 2011 163,699 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 163,245 miles

Slight movement in osf strut top mount

Fail 5 Mar 2010 163,245 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Slight movement in osf strut top mount

Pass 26 Feb 2009 162,798 miles

general oil leaks noted

Fail 26 Feb 2009 162,797 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

general oil leaks noted

Pass 22 Feb 2008 162,389 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2008 162,387 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

interior mirror missing

oil leaks around engine

parking brakes cables outer plastic cover splitting.

Pass 6 Mar 2007 160,585 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 160,585 miles

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

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

Internal Mirror (missing)

Rear Blade (split)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 158,216 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Mar 2006 158,215 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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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G159 YLH is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 G159 YLH, 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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G159 YLH is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 26 October 1989.

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