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G412 CAB

1989 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

63,096 mi
Last recorded63,096 miles
Recorded on15 May 2015
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG412 CAB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 May 2015 63,096 miles

Both front tyres worn smooth on inner shoulders of treads only.

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside front inner wing holed by corrosion,not quite reaching a prescribed area at present.

Pass 5 Jun 2014 61,453 miles

Offside front inner-wing holed by corrosion,but not quite into a prescribed area yet.Recommend to have repaired soon.

Pass 16 Apr 2013 60,248 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 59,693 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 59,661 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 47,284 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2011 47,181 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2010 40,574 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 40,563 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 39,226 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 5 Sep 2007 39,066 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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G412 CAB is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G412 CAB, 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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G412 CAB is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 23 August 1989.

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