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G854 ARD

1990 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,738 mi
Last recorded145,738 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG854 ARD
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 145,738 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear backplate greasy

Pass 28 Jul 2025 145,223 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2024 145,107 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 144,769 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 143,645 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Jul 2021 143,003 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2021 142,986 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) getting bad

Pass 28 Jul 2020 142,377 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 142,359 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2019 140,991 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2018 139,543 miles

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2018 139,450 miles

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 136,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 113,000 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 16 Jul 2015 109,892 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 104,265 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 1 Jul 2014 104,265 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 100,328 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 100,328 miles

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

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

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 95,754 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 95,669 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Play in both inner steering rack joints.

Pass 19 Jul 2011 95,669 miles

Play in both inner steering rack joints.

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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G854 ARD is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 G854 ARD, 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 G854 ARD registered?

G854 ARD is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 5 April 1990.

Is G854 ARD safe to buy?

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