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G717 DAB

1989 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,768 mi
Last recorded152,768 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG717 DAB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2009 152,768 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2009 152,628 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 144,119 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

emits small amount of blue smoke at idle

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Fail 18 Jul 2008 144,112 miles

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

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

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

emits small amount of blue smoke at idle

nearside front tyre side wall damaged

Pass 4 Aug 2007 137,113 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 130,590 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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G717 DAB is a 1989 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 G717 DAB, 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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What year was G717 DAB registered?

G717 DAB is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 25 August 1989.

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