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G818 JWJ

1989 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

137,300 mi
Last recorded137,300 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG818 JWJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 137,300 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2025 137,289 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 137,268 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2022 137,245 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 137,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

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

Pass 23 Jul 2021 136,934 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 136,645 miles

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

Fail 29 Jul 2020 136,640 miles

Nearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

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

Pass 31 Jul 2019 136,214 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2018 138,847 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2018 133,846 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 132,870 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 132,082 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 Jul 2016 132,082 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jul 2015 122,859 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 120,825 miles

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

OFF SIDE REAR FUEL PIPE NOT SECURED CORRECTLY

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

Fail 21 Jul 2014 120,825 miles

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

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

OFF SIDE REAR FUEL PIPE NOT SECURED CORRECTLY

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

Pass 24 Jul 2013 118,962 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 118,948 miles

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

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 51,806 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 115,355 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Fail 20 Jul 2011 115,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 113,717 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 6 Jul 2010 113,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2009 110,893 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 110,893 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jul 2008 108,677 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 104,933 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 102,620 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 102,620 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 102,620 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

slightly blow at exhaust middle pipe

Pass 7 Jul 2005 100,516 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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G818 JWJ is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 G818 JWJ, 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 G818 JWJ registered?

G818 JWJ is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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