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G347 RPN

1989 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

236,433 mi
Last recorded236,433 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2008
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG347 RPN
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2008 236,433 miles

Near side front body area around door hinges badly corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 236,433 miles

Near side front body area around door hinges badly corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Aug 2007 249,936 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak engine

slight play in steering rack

Fail 10 Aug 2007 249,936 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak engine

slight play in steering rack

Pass 9 Aug 2006 235,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

adjust h/brake

Pass 6 Aug 2005 221,864 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2005 221,864 miles

Nearside Front Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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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G347 RPN is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G347 RPN, 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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What year was G347 RPN registered?

G347 RPN is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 8 September 1989.

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