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G500 WAN

1989 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

130,001 mi
Last recorded130,001 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG500 WAN
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 130,001 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear left over fluid from suspension leak

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

age related rust

Fail 23 Sep 2025 129,990 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded calliper area (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component leaking pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

age related rust on underside

Fail 19 Oct 2018 129,979 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside front inner wing corroding

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside and Offside rear LHM pipes corroding

Nearside and Offside rear inner sills corroding

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged but no ply or cords exposed

Nearside handbrake slightly down on efficiency

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside rear step panel corroding

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 124,146 miles

fuel pipes rusty (o/side)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 124,138 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

fuel pipes rusty (o/side)

steering coupling fouling heatsheild

Pass 27 Sep 2016 115,829 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 115,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 111,057 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 100,610 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 100,610 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 88,773 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 88,773 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Sep 2012 103,562 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 109,944 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 109,650 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 109,379 miles

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

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

front to rear suspension pipes have surface corosion

Fail 28 Nov 2006 109,379 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front to rear suspension pipes have surface corosion

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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G500 WAN is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G500 WAN, 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 G500 WAN registered?

G500 WAN is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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