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G596 EKA

1990 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

57,671 mi
Last recorded57,671 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG596 EKA
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2007 57,671 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 56,816 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 56,816 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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G596 EKA is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 G596 EKA, 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 G596 EKA registered?

G596 EKA is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 28 February 1990.

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