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G532 UMB

1990 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,329 mi
Last recorded122,329 miles
Recorded on18 May 2010
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG532 UMB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2010 122,329 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres sidewall cracking

engine fan not cut in

oil leak

play in steering rack

Fail 6 May 2010 122,325 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

all tyres sidewall cracking

engine fan not cut in

oil leak

play in steering rack

Pass 22 Apr 2009 120,867 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

all tyres sidewall cracking

play in steering rack

Pass 25 Aug 2007 119,019 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 4 May 2006 118,356 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake pipes coverd in grease

n/s/f lower windscreen has a crack in excess of 40mm outside swept area

o/s/r lower valance corroded

oil leak

plastic side skirts fitted to sills

rear inner bumper bracket corroded

slight play in n/s/f steering rack joint

surface corrosion on n/s/f chassis

surface corrosion on o/s n/s rear inner and outer sills

surface corrosion on o/s/f inner wing

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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G532 UMB is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol 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 G532 UMB, 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 G532 UMB registered?

G532 UMB is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 March 1990.

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