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G729 JWR

1989 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

73,771 mi
Last recorded73,771 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG729 JWR
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 73,771 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2021 73,284 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 73,245 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2020 73,216 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 70,899 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 70,396 miles

havily wax oiled making hard for inspection

nearside indicator cover in poor condition

offside indicator cover missing

oil leak from engine

rear tyres cracking

Pass 12 Aug 2011 70,095 miles

o/s front indicator lense missing

Fail 12 Aug 2011 70,095 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2010 69,852 miles

Front o/s indicator lens missing

Possible suspension fluid leak from front valve assembly

Fail 12 Aug 2010 69,852 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Front o/s indicator lens missing

Possible suspension fluid leak from front valve assembly

Pass 13 Aug 2009 69,710 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 69,533 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 69,234 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 68,694 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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G729 JWR is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 G729 JWR, 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 G729 JWR registered?

G729 JWR is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 14 August 1989.

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