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G494 MKH

1989 Citroen Bx

Silver Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

77,002 mi
Last recorded77,002 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2009
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG494 MKH
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2009 77,002 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 76,994 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2008 65,928 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 65,896 miles

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

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

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

both rear radius arms worn slightly

Pass 7 Jun 2007 59,573 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2007 59,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2006 52,456 miles
Pass 12 May 2005 42,919 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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G494 MKH is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G494 MKH, 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 G494 MKH registered?

G494 MKH is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 October 1989.

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