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G680 XDU

1989 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2020
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,215 mi
Last recorded165,215 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2019
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG680 XDU
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2019 165,215 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/f + o/s/f ( cracking/perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))

o/s/f strut top damp

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion forming

Fail 7 Oct 2019 165,199 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Fuel pipe insecure o/s (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp n/s/r + o/s/r (4.2.3 (c))

Suspension pipe leaking steering rack leak off (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/f strut top damp

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outter sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished/cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle has surface corrosion forming

Pass 13 Aug 2018 162,141 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2017 162,117 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear screen broken

Fail 22 Dec 2017 162,117 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear screen broken

Pass 15 Oct 2011 161,175 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 161,175 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 157,015 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jun 2007 156,432 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 149,786 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2005 149,279 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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G680 XDU is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G680 XDU, 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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G680 XDU is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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