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G589 CFY

1989 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

65,287 mi
Last recorded65,287 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2008
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG589 CFY
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2008 65,287 miles

Oil leak

Fail 11 Jan 2008 65,283 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2007 64,476 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 64,233 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 64,233 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

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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G589 CFY is a 1989 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G589 CFY, 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 G589 CFY registered?

G589 CFY is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 August 1989.

Is G589 CFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for G589 CFY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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