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G166 UEW

1990 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

196,383 mi
Last recorded196,383 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2010
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG166 UEW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2010 196,383 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 196,382 miles

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Centre Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 194,121 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both suspension struts slight vapour

slight play in n/s o/s/f steering rack

Fail 10 Nov 2009 194,119 miles

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

both suspension struts slight vapour

slight play in n/s o/s/f steering rack

Pass 11 Nov 2008 191,862 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

o/s/front tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play in n/s and o/s steering rack

Pass 20 Nov 2007 188,208 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in n/s steering

slight vapour rear suspension valve

steel fuel pipe from front to rear starting to corrode

Fail 19 Nov 2007 188,200 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Brake cable locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

slight play in n/s steering

slight vapour rear suspension valve

steel fuel pipe from front to rear starting to corrode

Pass 22 Nov 2006 184,649 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2006 184,647 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front flexible brake pipes starting to crack

slight noise from n/s/r hub bearing

slight play in n/s & o/s steering rack

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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G166 UEW is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G166 UEW, 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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G166 UEW is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 14 June 1990.

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