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G193 SEG

1990 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

102,406 mi
Last recorded102,406 miles
Recorded on28 May 2020
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG193 SEG
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 May 2020 102,406 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 102,085 miles
Fail 17 May 2017 102,085 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 3.795 (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 101,802 miles

Various oil leaks.

Fail 27 Apr 2016 101,802 miles

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

Various oil leaks.

Fail 5 May 2015 101,405 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2015 101,405 miles

Oil leak

Pass 1 May 2014 99,925 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 98,504 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 98,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2012 97,404 miles

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

centre seatbelt stalk cowling missing

o/s/f suspension slightly stiff

Fail 30 Apr 2012 97,386 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

centre seatbelt stalk cowling missing

o/s/f suspension slightly stiff

Pass 27 Apr 2011 95,428 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 28 Apr 2010 94,555 miles

ADVISE engine emits light blue smoke not excessive at time of test

Oil leak

Fail 21 Apr 2010 94,537 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

ADVISE engine emits light blue smoke not excessive at time of test

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2009 92,469 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

It was noted that the parking brake lever travels through 11 clicks before setting.

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Apr 2009 92,428 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

It was noted that the parking brake lever travels through 11 clicks before setting.

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2008 90,254 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 23 Apr 2007 87,527 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Large hose missing from engine compartment. Connects air intake to exhaust manifold.

Pass 21 Apr 2006 85,333 miles

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

battery insecure

Fail 21 Apr 2006 85,333 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

battery insecure

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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G193 SEG is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 G193 SEG, 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 G193 SEG registered?

G193 SEG is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 May 1990.

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