MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
187,487 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
chip in o/s headlamp
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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