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G268 HOJ

1990 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,174 mi
Last recorded133,174 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG268 HOJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2015 133,174 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2015 133,174 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 131,347 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 129,829 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 128,391 miles

LOWER FRONT ACCUMULATER NIOSEY FAULTY

O/S/R OUTTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

OIL LEAKS

Fail 12 Dec 2012 128,391 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

LOWER FRONT ACCUMULATER NIOSEY FAULTY

O/S/R OUTTER SILL STARTING TO CORRODE

OIL LEAKS

Pass 20 Dec 2011 126,852 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2011 126,852 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

SLIGHT BLUE SMOKE WHEN REV

Pass 13 Jan 2011 125,657 miles

o/s front signs of oil leak

o/s n/s rear floor area signs of surface rust

Pass 19 Jan 2010 124,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jan 2010 124,397 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 122,717 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 122,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 121,434 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 121,434 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jan 2007 119,496 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 119,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s front headlamp class slight damage top r/h corner

Pass 24 Jan 2006 117,140 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

n/s o/s hand brake cables casing slightly cracked

o/s headlamp slight crack

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 HOJ is a 1990 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 G268 HOJ, 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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What year was G268 HOJ registered?

G268 HOJ is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 28 February 1990.

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