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G71 YDL

1990 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Sep 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

44,839 mi
Last recorded44,839 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG71 YDL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2025 44,839 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2025 44,829 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced both lights (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2024 44,438 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2023 44,158 miles

the nearside hand brake performance is low

Fail 28 Apr 2023 44,158 miles

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

the nearside hand brake performance is low

Pass 22 Apr 2022 43,214 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 42,303 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 41,355 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 39,768 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2017 38,114 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 36,965 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 35,609 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 35,609 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Pass 30 Sep 2014 34,258 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 34,258 miles

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

anti roll bar rubbing the return pipe on the suspension

Pass 6 Sep 2013 31,471 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre starting to perish

nearside rear tyre starting to perish

offside front tyre starting to perish

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 13 Sep 2012 29,532 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S FRONT AND N/S REAR TYRES HAVE SIDE WALL CRACKING

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 27,171 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 25,175 miles

advanced handbrake travel

Pass 6 May 2009 25,116 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 24,806 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 24,348 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 24,348 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 May 2006 23,722 miles

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

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

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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G71 YDL is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 G71 YDL, 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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What year was G71 YDL registered?

G71 YDL is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 15 May 1990.

Is G71 YDL safe to buy?

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