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G25 EPJ

1990 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

176,928 mi
Last recorded176,928 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG25 EPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 176,928 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns&os (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSR tyre outer wall seriously perished.

Oil leak from engine.

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS&OS sill (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2016 176,897 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate very dim (1.1.C.1e)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated ns&os (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSR tyre outer wall seriously perished.

Oil leak from engine.

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS&OS sill (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 May 2015 176,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSR trye perished.

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 11 May 2015 176,392 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSR trye perished.

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 May 2014 176,115 miles

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

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 May 2014 176,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 May 2013 175,814 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2012 175,289 miles

Battery positive terminal clamp worn.

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

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

OSF strut LHM return hoses deteriorated.

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear exhaust silencer repaired.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 May 2012 175,289 miles

Battery positive terminal clamp worn.

OSF strut LHM return hoses deteriorated.

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

Rear exhaust silencer repaired.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2011 174,930 miles

Hydraulic pump drive belt worn.

OSF tyre perished.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer repaired.

Spare tyre defective

Fail 24 May 2011 174,916 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Hydraulic pump drive belt worn.

NSF outer sill corroded on edge of pre-scribed area.

OSF tyre perished.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear silencer repaired.

Spare tyre defective

Pass 18 May 2010 174,562 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorating.

Wiper blade split at end.

Pass 5 Jun 2009 173,458 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Surface corrosion on rear brake disc,s.

Fail 27 May 2009 173,400 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

OSR tyre perished.

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

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

Spare tyre defective

Surface corrosion on rear brake disc,s.

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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G25 EPJ is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G25 EPJ, 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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G25 EPJ is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 12 March 1990.

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