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G692 YAD

1989 Citroen Bx

Silver Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

42,511 mi
Last recorded42,511 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG692 YAD
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2026 42,511 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2025 41,755 miles

Both front brake discs rusty outer lip inner and outer.

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2024 40,335 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2024 40,335 miles

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 36,614 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Apr 2023 36,470 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively Suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded Front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Suspension hydrolic hoses perished Both sides

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2022 31,810 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 29,492 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 23,197 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 23,186 miles

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

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 19,739 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 19,728 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2014 19,728 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2013 19,651 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 19,320 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 19,318 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 19,040 miles

both front brake hoses perished close to cords, advise to change

n/s/r brake pipes starting to corrode

Fail 8 Jul 2011 19,040 miles

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

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)

both front brake hoses perished close to cords, advise to change

n/s/r brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 25 Jun 2010 18,781 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2010 18,781 miles

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

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

o/s/f suspension hose deteriated

Pass 17 Jul 2009 18,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s n/s front and rear tyres perished side walls and in the tread

Fail 17 Jul 2009 18,453 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

o/s n/s front and rear tyres perished side walls and in the tread

Fail 11 Jul 2008 17,879 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all tyres slightly perished.

front no.plate slightly damaged.

some end float in steering column.

Pass 11 Jul 2008 17,879 miles

all tyres slightly perished.

front no.plate slightly damaged.

some end float in steering column.

Fail 26 Oct 2007 17,477 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all rear metal brake pipes corroded.

all tyres perished.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 17,477 miles

all rear metal brake pipes corroded.

all tyres perished.

Pass 18 Oct 2006 16,844 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 16,829 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres starting to perish

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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G692 YAD is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 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 G692 YAD, 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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G692 YAD is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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