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G498 SMA

1990 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,335 mi
Last recorded150,335 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2009
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG498 SMA
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2009 150,335 miles

Slight corrosion to underside in general.

Slight damage to n/s/f tyre sidewall.

Steering asistance ram slightly damp.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 145,923 miles

front number plate cracked

nearside front brake disc warped slightly

Fail 28 Jan 2008 145,908 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate cracked

high handbrake travel

nearside front brake disc warped slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2007 141,653 miles

nearside rear tyre badly out6 of shape

slight offside rear light fault

Pass 13 Mar 2006 137,583 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 137,583 miles

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

Nearside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front outer cv gaiters perished

front discs corroded

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 SMA is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SMA, 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 SMA registered?

G498 SMA is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 April 1990.

Is G498 SMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for G498 SMA shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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