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G278 WKP

1989 Citroen Bx

Brown Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2024
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

184,625 mi
Last recorded184,625 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG278 WKP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 184,625 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 182,815 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2020 181,761 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 175,813 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2018 175,655 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 172,224 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2016 164,846 miles

engine smokes a little

Fail 13 Oct 2016 164,772 miles

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

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

handbrake travel near limit

Pass 21 Oct 2015 147,445 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 145,045 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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G278 WKP is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Brown with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G278 WKP, 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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G278 WKP is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 December 1989.

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