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G589 FEL

1990 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

130,422 mi
Last recorded130,422 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG589 FEL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2008 130,422 miles

front returne pipe starting to leak

Fail 4 Jul 2008 130,422 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front returne pipe starting to leak

Fail 13 Jun 2008 130,365 miles

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

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 129,168 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)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

travel on handbrake

Fail 25 Jun 2007 129,168 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)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

travel on handbrake

Fail 14 Jun 2006 127,682 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Jun 2006 127,682 miles

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

front number plate cracked

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 FEL is a 1990 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G589 FEL, 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 G589 FEL registered?

G589 FEL is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 April 1990.

Is G589 FEL safe to buy?

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