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G19 FAP

1989 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,031 mi
Last recorded89,031 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG19 FAP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 89,031 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2025 77,542 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 75,466 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2024 75,458 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected Pipe broken. (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows leaking Fluid leaking from bottom of bellows. (5.3.5 (c))

Suspension unit leaking Pump leaking. (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 13 Apr 2023 72,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Aug 2019 72,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

fuel pipes corroded front to rear

Pass 3 Aug 2018 72,341 miles

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

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear floor has a hole coursed by corrosion

Fail 2 Aug 2018 72,341 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Front to rear fuel pipe corroded

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear floor has a hole coursed by corrosion

Pass 28 Jul 2017 71,688 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2016 70,528 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 69,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 68,654 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2014 68,653 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 67,564 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2012 65,826 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 63,562 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2011 63,562 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 62,039 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2010 62,031 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 13 Jul 2009 59,449 miles

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

slight leak from hydraulic pump

Fail 13 Jul 2009 59,449 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

slight leak from hydraulic pump

Pass 30 Jul 2008 57,119 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2007 53,850 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 50,947 miles

Some metal hyraulic pipes for suspension and brakes are corroded.

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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G19 FAP is a 1989 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 G19 FAP, 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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What year was G19 FAP registered?

G19 FAP is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 11 August 1989.

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