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G268 ENV

1989 Citroen Bx

Cream Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

179,020 mi
Last recorded179,020 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2019
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG268 ENV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2019 179,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 6 Aug 2019 179,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 8 Aug 2018 178,431 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 3 Aug 2018 178,429 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Offside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 23 Jun 2017 177,287 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2016 175,352 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 170,711 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 170,710 miles

Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Due to extensive fluid leaks from suspension advise vehicle fully washed of to confirm locations of leaks

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jun 2014 168,205 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2014 168,204 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2013 165,283 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2013 165,405 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Possible fluid leak nearside front caliper

Pass 2 Jul 2012 163,824 miles

Both sides rear wheel have camber but no noticable play in suspension

Offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 30 Jun 2011 160,748 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 160,742 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

rear suspension low

up and down movement steering colum

Pass 29 Sep 2009 156,441 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 156,376 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure (3.5.1l)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 147,563 miles

nsr tyre cracked

os mirrow missing

osr sphere damp

suspension pipes corrolded

Pass 4 Jul 2007 145,661 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 145,661 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 143,407 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2006 143,407 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

All metal suspension & brake pipes corroding

Brake/suspension fluid low

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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G268 ENV is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Cream with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 G268 ENV, 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 G268 ENV registered?

G268 ENV is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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