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G469 RTM

1989 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,734 mi
Last recorded124,734 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2020
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG469 RTM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2020 124,734 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Mar 2020 124,724 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play lock nut loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2018 118,930 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Jul 2018 118,930 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 118,782 miles

All four tyres are showing cracks in the side walls.

Pass 5 Feb 2016 118,768 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight oil leak from front sphere

Pass 24 Feb 2015 118,718 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 118,610 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2013 118,606 miles

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 118,226 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 118,166 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 118,076 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 117,768 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 117,768 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 Jul 2008 116,443 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 111,603 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 106,722 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 106,719 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)

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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G469 RTM is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 G469 RTM, 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 G469 RTM registered?

G469 RTM is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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