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G308 UWL

1990 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

109,278 mi
Last recorded109,278 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2008
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG308 UWL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2008 109,278 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 22 Apr 2008 109,278 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 4 Mar 2008 109,275 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 107,210 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 107,204 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

front shocks damp at bottom

hand brake high but locking before

head lamps slightly misted inside lamp

n/s/f bumper a little loose

Pass 4 Mar 2006 104,958 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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G308 UWL is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G308 UWL, 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 G308 UWL registered?

G308 UWL is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 January 1990.

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