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G81 VFB

1989 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2006
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

99,564 mi
Last recorded99,564 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2006
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG81 VFB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Jul 2006 99,564 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 30 Jun 2005 97,130 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2005 97,130 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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G81 VFB is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 G81 VFB, 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 G81 VFB registered?

G81 VFB is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 October 1989.

Is G81 VFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for G81 VFB shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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