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G216 MFL

1989 Citroen Bx

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

206,064 mi
Last recorded206,064 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2006
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG216 MFL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 17 Aug 2006 206,064 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Aug 2005 201,868 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Aug 2005 201,868 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G216 MFL is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G216 MFL, 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 G216 MFL registered?

G216 MFL is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 15 December 1989.

Is G216 MFL safe to buy?

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