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G183 RFM

1990 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

182,739 mi
Last recorded182,739 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG183 RFM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2026 182,739 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2025 182,189 miles

offside front and nearside front sills corroded but not within 30cm of a component mounting.

Fail 20 Feb 2025 182,189 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected upper strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

offside front and nearside front sills corroded but not within 30cm of a component mounting.

Pass 14 Feb 2024 180,851 miles

Off side front floor and sill slightly damaged and corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2024 180,850 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Off side floor and sill slightly damaged and corroded

Pass 18 Jan 2023 178,849 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2023 178,840 miles

Fuel system component leaking injectors (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill to floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 171,502 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2021 171,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear tyre

Pass 24 Nov 2020 162,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Nov 2020 162,190 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 30 May 2019 161,001 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 151,497 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2017 140,482 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 140,482 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 136,083 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 129,452 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 118,289 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jan 2012 117,343 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 108,394 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 101,268 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 91,896 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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G183 RFM is a 1990 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G183 RFM, 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 G183 RFM registered?

G183 RFM is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 19 March 1990.

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