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G822 WBY

1989 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,396 mi
Last recorded62,396 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG822 WBY
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2026 62,396 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2025 61,607 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 17 Oct 2024 61,584 miles

Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Both Nearside and offside handbrake cable outer casing have split but inner cable undamaged and still functions

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Handbrake cable fouling road wheel

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 61,172 miles

Both nearside and offside handbrake cables outer casings have split but inner cable undamaged and still functions

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Slight hydraulic leak at front (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Accumulator pipe weeping

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 59,977 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Accumulator pipe weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 56,721 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 53,616 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 53,616 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 49,217 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 46,090 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Apr 2011 37,656 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight hydraulic oil leak from hydraulic high presure pump

Pass 12 Apr 2011 37,656 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight hydraulic oil leak from hydraulic high presure pump

Fail 14 Apr 2010 29,985 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 29,985 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 26,222 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 25,953 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 25,314 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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G822 WBY is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 G822 WBY, 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 G822 WBY registered?

G822 WBY is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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