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G748 PBD

1990 Citroen Bx

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2013
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

29,101 mi
Last recorded29,101 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2017
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG748 PBD
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Sep 2017 29,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened return pipes on leg (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened return pipes on leg (2.4.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively motor seized (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2012 28,401 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 28,400 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 27,684 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Propshaft component defective

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

unable to test suspension and brake pipes as covered with waxoil

Fail 10 Jun 2010 27,677 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Rear Upper Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a) DANGEROUS

front and rear subframes corroded not holed at time of test.

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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G748 PBD is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 G748 PBD, 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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G748 PBD is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 8 June 1990.

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