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G182 WJB

1989 Citroen Bx

Cream Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

255,703 mi
Last recorded255,703 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2011
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG182 WJB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2011 255,703 miles

Lower radiator hose rubbing on o/s/f suspension.

Slight leak at rear levelling valve.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 249,460 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 249,442 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 242,778 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 242,758 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

offside front tyre wearing low on outer edge.

oil leak/contamination at front end,making inspection difficult.

Pass 14 Feb 2008 238,036 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 238,007 miles

Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

injector number two leaking slightly

massive oil leak from engine (leaves a puddle of oil when sitting running)

nearside mirror housing cracked/broken

Pass 8 Feb 2007 232,644 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 232,617 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2006 226,057 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 226,041 miles

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

Hand-brake lever has very little reserve travel. Rear suspension drops quickly when engine stops

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G182 WJB is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Cream with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 G182 WJB, 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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G182 WJB is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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