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G557 UVL

1989 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

125,894 mi
Last recorded125,894 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG557 UVL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Sep 2014 125,894 miles

Light misting of oil on and round nearside front suspension

Light misting of oil on and round offside front suspension

light misting of oil on and around nearside rear suspension unit

Pass 26 Sep 2013 109,116 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 92,225 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 77,138 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 60,832 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 46,977 miles

Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Dec 2005 46,952 miles

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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G557 UVL is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 G557 UVL, 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 G557 UVL registered?

G557 UVL is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 26 September 1989.

Is G557 UVL safe to buy?

The MOT history for G557 UVL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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