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G281 SUF

1990 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

166,372 mi
Last recorded166,372 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG281 SUF
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 166,372 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2015 166,238 miles

n/s/front tyre cracks to tread

play to both steering rack outer joints

Fail 22 Jun 2015 166,232 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/front tyre cracks to tread

play to both steering rack outer joints

Pass 15 Feb 2011 165,277 miles

Steering rack has slight play

Fail 14 Feb 2011 165,276 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Steering rack has slight play

Pass 22 Feb 2010 165,134 miles

Both headlamps: Weak beam pattern, lot of condensation inside

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Feb 2010 165,134 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both headlamps: Weak beam pattern, lot of condensation inside

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 164,928 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 12 Dec 2007 164,821 miles

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 164,821 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 164,740 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 164,740 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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G281 SUF is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 G281 SUF, 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 G281 SUF registered?

G281 SUF is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 22 January 1990.

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