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G789 BGM

1990 Citroen Ax

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 May 2027
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

87,965 mi
Last recorded87,965 miles
Recorded on8 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen Ax77,345 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG789 BGM
MakeCitroen
ModelAx
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2026 87,965 miles
Pass 2 May 2025 87,067 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2024 86,789 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2018 86,166 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2017 85,830 miles
Pass 21 May 2016 84,740 miles
Fail 21 May 2016 84,740 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2015 82,758 miles

Oil leak

Sill panels covered by plastic trims.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 79,355 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 79,331 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 72,835 miles

How Reliable is the Citroen Ax?

Based on 349,985 MOT tests across 70,119 vehicles.

62.4%
Pass Rate
3,718
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
70,119
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake hose excessively deteriorated 29,403
constant velocity joint gaiter split 24,210
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,047
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 21,801
Headlamp insecure 19,925
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G789 BGM is a 1990 Citroen Ax in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1990 Citroen Ax models, the average MOT pass rate is 61.6% with a typical mileage of 77,345 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Citroen Ax fails its MOT is brake hose excessively deteriorated, accounting for 29,403 recorded failures. If you're considering buying G789 BGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Ax typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 36 years old, this Citroen Ax is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was G789 BGM registered?

G789 BGM is a 1990 Citroen Ax, first registered on 23 February 1990.

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The MOT history for G789 BGM shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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