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G896 HAX

1989 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

210,491 mi
Last recorded210,491 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG896 HAX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 210,491 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 208,442 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 205,778 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2011 203,233 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2011 203,233 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 201,816 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 31 Jul 2009 201,613 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 29 Jul 2008 195,044 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2007 187,204 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 177,301 miles

rear wiper rubber split

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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G896 HAX is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 G896 HAX, 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 G896 HAX registered?

G896 HAX is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 6 December 1989.

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