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G721 BJB

1990 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

129,299 mi
Last recorded129,299 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG721 BJB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2026 129,299 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 124,801 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Gearbox noisy

Offside Front indicator lamp slightly insecure

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

Offside Rear sill corroded

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

Fail 19 May 2025 124,801 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle on Handbrake cable (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front bumper + Front wing damaged

Handbrake has low reserve travel

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

Offside Rear Sill corroded

Pass 31 Aug 2023 122,940 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2023 122,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2022 121,373 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front suspension is damp

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 121,372 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2022 121,026 miles

Central Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 23 Aug 2018 115,551 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 30 Jul 2018 115,550 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 9 May 2018 115,547 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front front parking (secondary) brake grabbing severely due to contamination of cv grease (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (5.2.6)

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported section (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

o/s front tyre over 10 years old

o/s rear tyre over 10 years old

Pass 13 Mar 2017 113,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 111,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Feb 2016 111,613 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 111,156 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 110,314 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 108,853 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 108,394 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Handbrake cable worn n/s/f

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2011 107,140 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 107,140 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 105,712 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 104,172 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f steering arm has play

Pass 25 Apr 2008 100,657 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 18 Apr 2008 100,634 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front drive shaft coupling is insecure (2.5.C.1c)

Coolant leak

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 97,774 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 97,409 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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G721 BJB is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 G721 BJB, 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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G721 BJB is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 20 March 1990.

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