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G26 WGS

1990 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2019
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

71,065 mi
Last recorded71,065 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG26 WGS
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 18 Jul 2019 71,065 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension component leaking unit (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis above bump stop (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component leaking unit (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Suspension system inoperative (5.3.5 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

abandoned test due to suspension pipes blown at rear

Pass 5 Jul 2018 71,033 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 71,012 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2016 70,994 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 44% (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Damage to the offside but no jagged edges

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.D.3)

Front bumper loose

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Spare tyre defective missing ()

Pass 22 Sep 2015 67,157 miles

slight leak on the front and rear suspension units but not considered to be excessive

Pass 16 Sep 2014 63,422 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2014 63,333 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Both front brake discs pitted inner face

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

O/S of body accident damaged but no sharp edges

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 59,173 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2013 59,093 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 53,962 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 49,025 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Sep 2011 49,012 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2010 42,102 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 40,197 miles

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

serious impact damage to offside front wing/doorsbut no sharp edges

Fail 14 Sep 2009 40,127 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

serious impact damage to offside front wing/doorsbut no sharp edges

Pass 6 Sep 2008 33,689 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,625 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2007 22,529 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 12,197 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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G26 WGS is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G26 WGS, 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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G26 WGS is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 8 January 1990.

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