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G986 BAN

1990 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

217,315 mi
Last recorded217,315 miles
Recorded on1 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG986 BAN
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 May 2014 217,315 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WALLS ARE PERISHING

CANT SEE REAR BRAKE PADS

FUEL PIPES HAVE CORRISION

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

offside front outer has slight corrision

Fail 29 Apr 2014 217,313 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WALLS ARE PERISHING

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CANT SEE REAR BRAKE PADS

FUEL PIPES HAVE CORRISION

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

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

offside front outer has slight corrision

Pass 3 May 2013 217,284 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

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

can not see rear brake pads

near side tyre wall starting to preshed

off side front outer wing starting to corror

off side rear inner sill starting to corror

Pass 4 May 2012 217,254 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 217,184 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

offside front wing starting to corroed

Pass 1 Apr 2010 216,744 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

off side front inner wing starting to corror

Fail 16 Apr 2009 216,568 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

can not see rear brake pads

near side front suspention reture pipe to preshed

Pass 16 Apr 2009 216,568 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

can not see rear brake pads

near side front suspention reture pipe to preshed

Pass 3 Apr 2008 216,186 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Fail 1 Apr 2008 216,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

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

Offside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

Battery insecure

Oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2007 215,522 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 215,518 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 213,790 miles

front bumper loose

front number plate cracked

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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G986 BAN is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 G986 BAN, 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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G986 BAN is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 23 February 1990.

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