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G656 OYC

1990 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

187,487 mi
Last recorded187,487 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG656 OYC
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 187,487 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 197,321 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Body has slight corrosion outer sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 197,115 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 197,057 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Spare tyre defective

Nearside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 195,684 miles

FUEL INJECTORS LEAKING (SEALS)

Offside Front Parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.D.3b)

Oil leak

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 17 Sep 2013 195,684 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Upper Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Upper Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

FUEL INJECTORS LEAKING (SEALS)

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER SILL CORRODED

OFF SIDE FRONT SUSPENSION ANTIROLL BAR RUBBING COOLANT HOSE

Offside Front Parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.D.3b)

Oil leak

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Spare tyre defective

Fail 14 Sep 2012 194,418 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

radiator weeping

Pass 14 Sep 2012 194,418 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

radiator weeping

Pass 13 Sep 2011 192,660 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2011 192,660 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 190,227 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 190,227 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 186,664 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 186,664 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

parking brake cables near limit

Fail 22 Sep 2008 182,256 miles

o/s headlamp cracked

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s parking brake cable outer caseing cracked

Pass 22 Sep 2008 182,256 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

n/s parking brake cable outer caseing cracked

o/s headlamp cracked

Pass 27 Sep 2007 179,374 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

chip in o/s headlamp

n/s parking brake performance low

Fail 26 Sep 2007 179,374 miles

Brake operation has insufficient assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (3.3.D.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Spare tyre defective

chip in o/s headlamp

n/s parking brake performance low

Pass 26 Sep 2006 178,177 miles

chip in o/s headlamp

Fail 18 Sep 2006 178,142 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

chip in o/s headlamp

front brake disc at limit

parking brake performance low

rear suspension spheres near limit

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
Full Citroen Bx reliability report

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G656 OYC is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 G656 OYC, 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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G656 OYC is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 March 1990.

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