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G791 WDV

1990 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jun 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

72,438 mi
Last recorded72,438 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG791 WDV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2026 72,438 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2025 71,882 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2024 71,626 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Fail 24 Jun 2024 71,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jun 2023 71,009 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 69,334 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2022 69,334 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 May 2021 64,657 miles
Pass 18 May 2020 64,439 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Fail 18 May 2020 64,439 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 62,879 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2019 62,869 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 60,896 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2018 60,896 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 60,027 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 60,027 miles

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

Fail 31 Mar 2017 60,027 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 59,015 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 57,767 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 57,765 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 56,117 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 31 Mar 2014 56,117 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 52,031 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2013 52,031 miles

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

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

front suspension breather hoses split

rear suspension mounts corroded

Pass 5 May 2010 49,092 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel line under bonnet taped up with insulation tape but is not leaking.

hand brake cable outer cover has been fouling nearside front wheel.

offside anti roll bar linkage has been fouling lower radiator hose and suspension return lines.

steering coupling starting to perish

suspension accumulator on front of engine weeping fluid

Fail 4 May 2010 49,091 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

fuel line under bonnet taped up with insulation tape but is not leaking.

hand brake cable outer cover has been fouling nearside front wheel.

offside anti roll bar linkage has been fouling lower radiator hose and suspension return lines.

steering coupling starting to perish

suspension accumulator on front of engine weeping fluid

Pass 29 May 2009 45,162 miles

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 27 May 2009 45,161 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Steering damper slight oil seepage (2.2.C.1e)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

nearside front hand brake cable is chaffed but not through to the inner cable

Pass 17 Apr 2008 41,237 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,554 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 37,554 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Jan 2006 35,427 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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G791 WDV is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 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 G791 WDV, 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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G791 WDV is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 12 April 1990.

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