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G498 NYG

1990 Citroen Bx

Black Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

170,574 mi
Last recorded170,574 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2006
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG498 NYG
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2006 170,574 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2006 170,552 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 NYG is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 NYG, 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 NYG registered?

G498 NYG is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 15 May 1990.

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