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G84 DSK

1989 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

68,253 mi
Last recorded68,253 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2011
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG84 DSK
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2011 68,253 miles

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

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

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

boot floor at nearside holed

both front strut breather pipes broken

fluid leak at front of engine

fluid leak at offside front bulkhead

front nearside flexible brake hose mid support broken

front offside flexible brake hose mid support broken

parkbrake travel becoming excessive

power steering heavy until engine revs increased

rear fuel tank strap broken

Pass 29 Jul 2010 66,693 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hole at nearside front door pillar

Fail 26 Jul 2010 66,691 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hole at nearside front door pillar

Pass 7 Jul 2009 64,841 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 64,735 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

hand brake travel close to excess

Pass 29 Jul 2008 63,420 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2008 63,388 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

brake and suspension pipes difficult to check due to covering of thick black grease

possible suspension fluid leak at pump

repairs to both front inner wings poor

underside of vehicle in poor condition

Pass 24 Jul 2007 61,059 miles

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

rear subframe corroded

Fail 18 Jul 2007 61,040 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

rear subframe has heavy corrosion

return pipe at front offside split

Pass 7 Jul 2006 58,808 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2006 58,790 miles

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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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G84 DSK is a 1989 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 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 G84 DSK, 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 G84 DSK registered?

G84 DSK is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 21 August 1989.

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