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G838 ALM

1990 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

92,101 mi
Last recorded92,101 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2009
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG838 ALM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2009 92,101 miles

Bad water leak

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 May 2008 91,376 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 21 May 2008 91,370 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2007 89,942 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 89,941 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust blow at centre box clamp

nearside handbrake cable damaged

nearside rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 4 May 2006 88,151 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 88,151 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear 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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G838 ALM is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 G838 ALM, 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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What year was G838 ALM registered?

G838 ALM is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 22 February 1990.

Is G838 ALM safe to buy?

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