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G266 PEC

1990 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

132,202 mi
Last recorded132,202 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG266 PEC
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 132,202 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2016 132,160 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 132,160 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2015 132,132 miles

Nearside Front leak off pipes broken

Fail 12 Aug 2015 132,132 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front leak off pipes broken

Offside head light glass missing

Pass 14 Aug 2014 132,101 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 132,101 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2013 132,049 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2012 131,953 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 131,952 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 131,766 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 131,389 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2010 131,387 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 131,355 miles

wiper linkage worn

Fail 12 Aug 2009 131,355 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

wiper linkage worn

Fail 9 Aug 2008 131,353 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2007 126,514 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 126,512 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 121,317 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 121,315 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

o/s/f ball joint rubber split

o/s/f hub assembly damp but no leaks found at time of testing

Pass 27 Jul 2005 116,473 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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G266 PEC is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 G266 PEC, 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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G266 PEC is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 25 January 1990.

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