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G975 YBL

1989 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,337 mi
Last recorded114,337 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG975 YBL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 114,337 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 114,337 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 4 Dec 2015 112,390 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f inner tyre wall perishing

Fail 4 Dec 2015 112,390 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f inner tyre wall perishing

Pass 5 Dec 2014 109,256 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2014 109,256 miles

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

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 101,179 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 93,350 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 93,350 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 88,318 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 88,318 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 84,544 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 80,555 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 75,209 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 75,209 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 68,851 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2007 68,851 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 62,216 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 56,282 miles

emits blue smoke on idle

oil leak

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 YBL is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 YBL, 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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G975 YBL is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 27 October 1989.

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