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G983 VHT

1989 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,922 mi
Last recorded50,922 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2010
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG983 VHT
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2010 50,922 miles

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

front wiper slightly deteriated n/s/f indicator lampcover missing

Pass 28 Nov 2009 49,072 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 49,072 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 46,764 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 46,764 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

air filter pipe broken

auxilary belts cracking slightly

front brake hoses starting to crack slightly

front fluid suspension hoses deteriorating

front wheels slightly binding

handbrake high

middle section exhaust rubber splitting slightly

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges and perishing slightly

o/s/f side light unit lens missing

oil around engine/gearbox

rear numberplate light units loose

rear tyres perishing slightly

side lights slow in opperation

slight fluid around fluid suspension hose unions underneath vehicle

slight interaction on rear lights

slight movement in both rear fluid suspension units

slight movement in o/s/f upper attachment

slight movement in steering column

Pass 25 May 2007 43,416 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 43,416 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2005 39,907 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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G983 VHT is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 G983 VHT, 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 G983 VHT registered?

G983 VHT is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 November 1989.

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