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G543 EJK

1990 Citroen Bx

Maroon Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

237,538 mi
Last recorded237,538 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2011
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG543 EJK
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2011 237,538 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 223,001 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 24 Apr 2010 223,001 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 109,306 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2009 109,306 miles

Front Brake pedal actuating cable wires broken and cable significantly weakened (3.3.A.1f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 197,124 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 197,124 miles

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 181,179 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 169,180 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 169,080 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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G543 EJK is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Maroon with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 G543 EJK, 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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G543 EJK is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 25 May 1990.

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