MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,417 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
area around lhm fluid reservoir and hydraulic pump and front accumulator sphere damp with slight fluid leakage.
front screenwash output poor.
ignition lock mechanism missing .
offside rear wheel rim different style to other rims fitted to vehicle.
Nearside Front Additional braking device has inadequate clearance between other components (3.6.I.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
area around lhm fluid reservoir and hydraulic pump and front accumulator sphere damp with slight fluid leakage.
front handbrake cable outer sleeving split and deteriorated.
front screenwash output poor.
ignition lock mechanism missing .
offside rear wheel rim different style to other rims fitted to vehicle.
Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
nearside rear tyre tread getting low
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
nearside front wheel fouling handbrake cable
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
nearside front wheel fouling handbrake cable
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Citroen Bx?
Based on 40,178 MOT tests across 8,590 vehicles.
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G494 NEW is a 1989 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 NEW, 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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G494 NEW is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 22 November 1989.
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