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G966 VOU

1990 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

166,849 mi
Last recorded166,849 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG966 VOU
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jul 2011 166,849 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

front bumper slightly loose

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre damp on inside with oil

slight corrosion under vehicle + on body sills

slight damage to n/s/f indicator lamp

slight play in steering rack

steering rack damp

temp repair to n/s door mirror

Pass 5 Jul 2011 166,849 miles

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

Oil leak

front bumper slightly loose

n/s/r tyre perishing

o/s/f tyre damp on inside with oil

slight corrosion under vehicle + on body sills

slight damage to n/s/f indicator lamp

slight play in steering rack

steering rack damp

temp repair to n/s door mirror

Pass 21 Jun 2010 159,199 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 159,199 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

slight movement rear suspension

Pass 26 Jun 2009 151,117 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 146,479 miles

corrosion n/s + o/s/r under sills

n/s/r metal hydraulic pipes are corroded

Fail 26 Jun 2008 146,396 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

corrosion n/s + o/s/r under sills

n/s/r metal hydraulic pipes are corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2007 140,516 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2006 134,566 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 134,566 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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 VOU is a 1990 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 G966 VOU, 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 G966 VOU registered?

G966 VOU is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 10 February 1990.

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