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G966 THW

1989 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

73,187 mi
Last recorded73,187 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2014
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG966 THW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2014 73,187 miles

Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 66,693 miles

nearside rear sill starting to corrode

Fail 1 Jul 2013 66,692 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

nearside rear sill starting to corrode

Pass 13 Jul 2012 62,999 miles

Nearside front suspension strut return pipe starting to deteriorate.

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

Fail 11 Jul 2012 62,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front suspension strut return pipe starting to deteriorate.

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 59,943 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside front balljoint boot split

slight engine oil leak noted

slight lift noted at steering wheel

Pass 1 Jul 2010 57,113 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 54,664 miles

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

Rear number plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 1 Jul 2008 50,102 miles

Rear number plate deteriorating

Spare tyre worn

Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,954 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2007 40,954 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2006 39,425 miles

Both front tyres outer sidewall starting to show signs of perrishment.

Oil leak @ enging.

Fail 3 Jul 2006 39,413 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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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G966 THW is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 G966 THW, 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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G966 THW is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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