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G276 RNF

1990 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests31 (18 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate58.1%

Mileage

122,732 mi
Last recorded122,732 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG276 RNF
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 13 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2026 122,732 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED AND HOLED

Rear REAR X MEMBER BADLY CORRODED AND HOLED

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

TOW BAR BALL REMOVED

Fail 21 Apr 2026 122,732 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Offside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear BRAKE BACKPLATES CORRODED AND HOLED

Rear REAR X MEMBER BADLY CORRODED AND HOLED

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread DAMAGED (0.1 (b))

TOW BAR BALL REMOVED

Pass 23 Dec 2021 122,554 miles

REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES RUSTY AND BECOMING INSECURE

REAR SUBFRAM BECOMING RUSTY

Fail 16 Dec 2021 122,554 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES RUSTY AND BECOMING INSECURE

REAR SUBFRAM BECOMING RUSTY

Pass 14 Dec 2020 122,424 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2020 122,424 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 122,242 miles

near side and off side rear wheel bearings becoming noisy

near side front ball joint slight play

Fail 12 Dec 2019 122,242 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Steering wheel has movement relative to the column such that there is a serious risk of detachment (2.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside rear body panels badly corroded

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

offside front bumper insecure

oil leak

Pass 10 Dec 2018 122,033 miles

Body panels corroded

Nearside rear door / arch area corroded

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside front bumper insecure

Offside rear arch corroded near filler neck

oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2017 121,792 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2017 121,792 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 121,578 miles

near side and off side front brake hoses becoming perished

rear brake back plates rusty and becoming insecure

Fail 12 Dec 2016 121,578 miles

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

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

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

near side and off side front brake hoses becoming perished

rear brake back plates rusty and becoming insecure

Pass 11 Dec 2015 120,935 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 120,935 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 120,174 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 120,174 miles

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

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

near side rear tyre on legal limet

Pass 16 Dec 2013 119,709 miles

near side rear tyre close to limet on outter edge

off side rear brake back plate rusty weak

Fail 12 Dec 2013 119,709 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

near side rear tyre close to limet on outter edge

off side rear brake back plate rusty weak

Pass 11 Dec 2012 119,148 miles

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

front suspension becoming hard

nearside rear wheel arch rusty

Pass 12 Dec 2011 118,277 miles

near side rear wing rusty

Pass 10 Dec 2010 117,616 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 117,616 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2009 117,221 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 116,314 miles

n/s/r subframe forward mounting area rusty

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

Fail 9 Jan 2009 116,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

n/s/r subframe forward mounting area rusty

n/s/r wheel arch rusty

Pass 8 Jan 2008 114,664 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 114,664 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 113,386 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 113,386 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 112,804 miles

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

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

nearside rear door shut becoming rusty

oil leak

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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G276 RNF is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.1%.

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 G276 RNF, 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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G276 RNF is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 22 January 1990.

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