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G498 CGL

1990 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

96,229 mi
Last recorded96,229 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2007
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG498 CGL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2007 96,229 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2007 96,229 miles

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

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

n/s/f handbrake not operating

possible earthing fault on o/s/r light

Pass 1 Apr 2006 85,754 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 84,415 miles

Lower Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2005 80,477 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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G498 CGL is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G498 CGL, 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 G498 CGL registered?

G498 CGL is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 27 April 1990.

Is G498 CGL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G498 CGL shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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