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G891 FNY

1989 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

107,042 mi
Last recorded107,042 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2010
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG891 FNY
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2010 107,042 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2009 89,517 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 89,517 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 88,790 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 88,783 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Oct 2006 86,661 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2006 86,661 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Sep 2005 83,802 miles

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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G891 FNY is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G891 FNY, 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 G891 FNY registered?

G891 FNY is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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