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G608 VJB

1989 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2012
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

159,440 mi
Last recorded159,440 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG608 VJB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2011 159,440 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 159,440 miles

Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 157,100 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 157,054 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 153,974 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2009 153,974 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Fail 7 Jan 2008 150,531 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 150,531 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 146,258 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 146,258 miles

Nearside Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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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G608 VJB is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G608 VJB, 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 G608 VJB registered?

G608 VJB is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 15 August 1989.

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