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G626 YLY

1989 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,122 mi
Last recorded73,122 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2009
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG626 YLY
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2009 73,122 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

front to rear fuel pipe corroding

Pass 4 Sep 2008 71,898 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front lhm fluid pipes slightly corroded

possible front and rear lhm fluid leak

Pass 5 Sep 2007 70,444 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 70,444 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

corrosion to both rear door shuts

corrosion to front and nearside rear metal brake pipes

corrosion to front and rear metal suspension pipes

damp around LHM fluid resevoir

Pass 6 Sep 2006 68,503 miles

oil leaking from engine † †corrosion to fuel pipes † †offside front suspension dust cover split

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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G626 YLY is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,580cc petrol 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 G626 YLY, 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 G626 YLY registered?

G626 YLY is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 13 December 1989.

Is G626 YLY safe to buy?

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