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G650 UTR

1989 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

80,224 mi
Last recorded80,224 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2015
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG650 UTR
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2015 80,224 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 80,207 miles

All four roadwheels are heavily corroded

Both front strut cases are heavily corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The height leveling bar is heavily corroded

The vehicle was presented with all the fuel brake and suspension lines heavily coated thus a full assesment of their condition could not be carried out

Fail 26 Sep 2014 80,207 miles

All four roadwheels are heavily corroded

Both front strut cases are heavily corroded

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The height leveling bar is heavily corroded

The vehicle was presented with all the fuel brake and suspension lines heavily coated thus a full assesment of their condition could not be carried out

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 24 Sep 2013 80,000 miles

Both front strut cases are heavily corroded

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The exhaust is in poor condition and is blowing at the front

The height leveling bar is heavily corroded

The offside front tyre is perished and split

The offside steering rack boot is split right on the end

The vehicle was presented with the pipes heavily coated in white grease

Pass 24 Sep 2013 80,000 miles

Both front strut cases are heavily corroded

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

The exhaust is in poor condition and is blowing at the front

The height leveling bar is heavily corroded

The offside front tyre is perished and split

The offside steering rack boot is split right on the end

The vehicle was presented with the pipes heavily coated in white grease

Pass 24 Sep 2012 79,805 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 24 Sep 2012 79,804 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 79,360 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2010 79,274 miles

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Sep 2010 79,274 miles

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

Oil leak

fuel lines corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2009 79,058 miles

Suspension height corrector bars heavily corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2009 79,057 miles

Centre Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Suspension height corrector bars heavily corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2008 78,394 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2008 78,393 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Sep 2007 77,950 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 77,949 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Aug 2006 76,357 miles

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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G650 UTR is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 G650 UTR, 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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G650 UTR is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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