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G482 VYJ

1990 Citroen Bx

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

92,391 mi
Last recorded92,391 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG482 VYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 92,391 miles
Fail 2 May 2023 92,382 miles

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 91,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 May 2021 91,633 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 4 Dec 2020 91,626 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system on chassis rail (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Dec 2013 90,574 miles

n/s brake backplate missing

Fail 5 Dec 2013 90,564 miles

Centre Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

n/s brake backplate missing

Fail 3 Apr 2012 88,352 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 88,352 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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G482 VYJ is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 G482 VYJ, 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 G482 VYJ registered?

G482 VYJ is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 9 March 1990.

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