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G290 MMW

1989 Citroen Bx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

150,828 mi
Last recorded150,828 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG290 MMW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 150,828 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 149,881 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 16 Apr 2025 149,871 miles

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))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 149,407 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2024 149,400 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2022 148,718 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2021 147,993 miles

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 147,103 miles

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 30 Nov 2020 147,103 miles

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))

Pass 4 Dec 2019 146,496 miles

Speedometer not sufficiently illuminated (7.8 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 146,496 miles

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))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 145,548 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2018 145,544 miles

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))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 144,870 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2017 144,863 miles

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)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 144,786 miles

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

all tyres p;erishing

exhaust in poor condition

Fail 12 Sep 2016 144,785 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 144,092 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2015 144,092 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 143,624 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2014 143,624 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2013 142,785 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 142,000 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2011 141,120 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 141,112 miles

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)

Pass 15 Jul 2010 140,183 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2010 140,168 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 139,013 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 137,997 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 136,669 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 136,669 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2006 134,105 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2005 129,883 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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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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