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G975 OYJ

1989 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

105,033 mi
Last recorded105,033 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG975 OYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 105,033 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Mar 2017 105,033 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Sep 2015 104,981 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 104,980 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 104,490 miles

Coolant leak

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Oil leak

The front suspension has negligable damping

Pass 17 Sep 2014 104,490 miles

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

The front suspension has negligable damping

Fail 16 Sep 2013 104,091 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front suspension accumilator slight weep

n/s/f suspension return pipes slight weep

o/s/f inner wing has slight corrosion

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 16 Sep 2013 104,091 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front suspension accumilator slight weep

n/s/f suspension return pipes slight weep

o/s/f inner wing has slight corrosion

rear exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 18 Sep 2012 103,565 miles

rear exhaust mount broken but still supported

Pass 16 Sep 2011 102,754 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 101,555 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 100,558 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 100,537 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear discs slightly corroded and scored

Pass 21 Aug 2008 99,920 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front wheel <inner> is wet ?

Fail 20 Aug 2008 99,920 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front wheel <inner> is wet ?

Pass 16 Aug 2007 98,595 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 98,593 miles

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 98,131 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 98,126 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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G975 OYJ is a 1989 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 G975 OYJ, 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 G975 OYJ registered?

G975 OYJ is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 August 1989.

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