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G554 SVR

1990 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

129,924 mi
Last recorded129,924 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG554 SVR
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 129,924 miles

A posts rusting/holed/poor

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front inner brake discs rusting

handbrake lever travelling

nearside step rusting

offside rear step rusting/holed/poor

outer handbrake cables split/rusting/poor

washers poor

wiper mechanism worn/poor

Fail 28 Oct 2011 129,924 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

washers poor

wiper mechanism worn/poor

A posts rusting/holed/poor

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

front inner brake discs rusting

handbrake lever travelling

nearside step rusting

offside rear step rusting/holed/poor

outer handbrake cables split/rusting/poor

Pass 2 Nov 2010 129,333 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake/steering and suspension pipes rusting

handbrake lever travelling

offside front A post rusting/holed

offside mirror cover loose

offside rear step rusting/holed

outer handbrake cables both sides worn/poor

stickers in windscreen area

wiper mechanism worn/poor

Fail 1 Nov 2010 129,333 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake/steering and suspension pipes rusting

handbrake lever travelling

offside front A post rusting/holed

offside mirror cover loose

offside rear step rusting/holed

outer handbrake cables both sides worn/poor

stickers in windscreen area

wiper mechanism worn/poor

Pass 3 Nov 2009 128,383 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates poor

offside A post rusting/holed/poor

offside B post rusting

offside rear step rusting/holed/poor

outer handbrake cables poor

stickers in windscreen area

Fail 2 Nov 2009 128,383 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front and rear number plates poor

offside A post rusting/holed/poor

offside B post rusting

offside rear step rusting/holed/poor

outer handbrake cables poor

stickers in windscreen area

Pass 6 Nov 2008 127,777 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front handbrake outer cables corroded

rear nearside seat belt poor

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 23 Oct 2008 127,777 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

front handbrake outer cables corroded

rear nearside seat belt poor

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Oct 2007 126,887 miles

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

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

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

outer handbrake cables poor

rear number plate poor

washers poor

wiper mechanism worn/poor

Fail 23 Oct 2007 126,887 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

outer handbrake cables poor

rear number plate poor

washers poor

wiper mechanism worn/poor

Pass 31 Oct 2006 125,569 miles

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

handbrake lever travelling

nearside rear tyre walls poor

offside A/post rusting/holed

rear number plate poor

wiper mechanism poor/worn

Fail 19 Oct 2006 125,536 miles

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

handbrake lever travelling

nearside rear tyre walls poor

offside A/post rusting/holed

rear number plate poor

wiper mechanism poor/worn

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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G554 SVR is a 1990 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 G554 SVR, 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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G554 SVR is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 January 1990.

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