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G880 EJX

1989 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

181,302 mi
Last recorded181,302 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2009
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG880 EJX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2009 181,302 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Corosion to suspension & brake pipes above front sub frame

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

General corosion throughout underbody

Handbrake travel

Oil leak

This vehicle is on seriously Damage Marker With D.V.L.A.

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

Wear to front tyres inner edges

Pass 28 Aug 2008 174,168 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2008 174,167 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2007 167,114 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

OIL ON NEARSIDE FRONT HUB ASSEMBLY

Oil leak

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

crack in offside front headlight cluster

Fail 29 Aug 2007 167,113 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

crack in offside front headlight cluster

Pass 31 Aug 2006 158,688 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 158,687 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

unable to inspect rear brake discs

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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G880 EJX is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

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 G880 EJX, 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 G880 EJX registered?

G880 EJX is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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