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150,828 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front inner and outer driveshaft gaiters (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Various underbody corrosion
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Central Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)
Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Nearside Fluid suspension leaking pipe (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking leak of pipes (2.4.D.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded closing panel (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
all tyres p;erishing
exhaust in poor condition
Braking system leaking and suspension system (3.6.A.1)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
all tyres p;erishing
exhaust in poor condition
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
corrosion to offside rear inner arch
corrosion to rear of vehicle
fuel fill pipes poorly secured
rear exhaust hanger broken
Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
corrosion to offside rear inner arch
corrosion to rear of vehicle
fuel fill pipes poorly secured
rear exhaust hanger broken
Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
corrosion hole to offside rear inner arch area
corrosion to rear of vehicle and boot floor areas
exhaust hanger broken bur exhaust still secure
fuel fill pipes loose but not insecure
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
corrosion hole to offside rear inner arch area
corrosion to rear of vehicle and boot floor areas
exhaust hanger broken bur exhaust still secure
fuel fill pipes loose but not insecure
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Upper Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front flexible brake hoses slightly perrished
front tyres worn low
n/s front tyre perrished
Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)
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G290 MMW is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 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 G290 MMW, 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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G290 MMW is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 16 August 1989.
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