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G443 GFL

1989 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

300,043 mi
Last recorded300,043 miles
Recorded on21 May 2013
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG443 GFL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 May 2013 300,043 miles

advise bad eng oil leaks

Fail 20 May 2013 300,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

advise bad eng oil leaks

Pass 19 May 2012 274,756 miles
Fail 17 May 2012 274,752 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 May 2011 250,590 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 250,590 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g) DANGEROUS

coolant warning light on

ecsessive oil leaks

suspension spheres leaking

Pass 8 Jun 2010 230,620 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2010 230,620 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 25 May 2010 230,029 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

rear section exhaust slightly fouling nearside rear suspension sphere

slight play in offside front tie rod (steering rack) ball joint

heavy oil leak from engine

Pass 3 Jun 2009 207,024 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rev counter inop

Fail 22 May 2009 206,650 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rev counter inop

vehicle overheating

Pass 19 Jun 2008 184,649 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

LEAKING AT ENGINE.

Fail 5 Jun 2008 184,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

BATTERY INSECURE AND TERMINAL LOOSE.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

SERIOUS LEAKING AT ENGINE.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 162,597 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 136,903 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 136,418 miles

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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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G443 GFL is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G443 GFL, 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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G443 GFL is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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