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G970 CKF

1989 Citroen Bx

Cream Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2013
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

107,808 mi
Last recorded107,808 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2012
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG970 CKF
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Sep 2012 107,808 miles

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

a lot of suspenion pipes starting to corroded

both front strut return pipes perished

Pass 9 Feb 2012 106,261 miles

Auxilary belt slack and excessively worn

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front brake disc's in poor condition

Lower engine mounting in poor condition

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Radiator in poor condition

Rear brake disc's in poor condition

Fail 8 Feb 2012 106,256 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Auxilary belt slack and excessively worn

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front brake disc's in poor condition

Lower engine mounting in poor condition

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Radiator in poor condition

Rear brake disc's in poor condition

Fail 20 Oct 2011 106,026 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 103,690 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

front brake disc corroded

fuel pipes corroded

radiator corroded

Pass 21 Oct 2008 101,704 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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G970 CKF is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Cream with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G970 CKF, 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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G970 CKF is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 2 August 1989.

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