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G947 EJK

1990 Citroen Bx

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

76,110 mi
Last recorded76,110 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG947 EJK
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 76,110 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Steering column flexible coupling has slight play (2.1.5)

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 29 Oct 2010 73,151 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2010 73,151 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 72,107 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 71,304 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 68,547 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 68,547 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

rear suspension hard.

slight rub mark on front brake hoses, due to contact with strut return pipes, slight perishing visible too.

steering hose rubbing against radiator drain pipe.

Pass 3 Oct 2006 65,048 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2006 65,048 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2005 63,175 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2005 63,175 miles

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

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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G947 EJK is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 G947 EJK, 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 G947 EJK registered?

G947 EJK is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 24 May 1990.

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