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G989 VMJ

1989 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2013
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

70,822 mi
Last recorded70,822 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2012
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG989 VMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2012 70,822 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

front bumper security poor

front suspension slightly firm

front wiper blade smears slightly

height adjustment lever siezed

hydralic return hose deteriorated/split

rear brake disc's corroded

rear wiper blade deteriorated

spare tyre defective

Fail 24 Jan 2012 70,822 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension accumulator partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

battery insecure

front bumper security poor

front suspension slightly firm

front wiper blade smears slightly

height adjustment lever siezed

hydralic return hose deteriorated/split

rear brake disc's corroded

rear wiper blade deteriorated

spare tyre defective

Pass 2 Dec 2010 66,950 miles

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

Engine sometime slightly over heat

Nearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Oil leak

Fail 18 Nov 2010 68,947 miles

Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

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)

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

condition of pads and disos not visible hence not checked

fuel pipe deterorating

Pass 22 Jan 2010 61,704 miles

Front bumper damaged and slightly insecure

oil leak

steering rack damp of fluid

Fail 10 Dec 2009 61,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8) DANGEROUS

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

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

front bumper damaged and slight insecure

oil leak

steering rack damp of fluid

Pass 23 Dec 2008 52,018 miles

Centre power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal

Nearside front brake pad worn down low of inner side pad

Offside rear lamp slightly damaged

parking brake lever comes up high

Fail 22 Dec 2008 52,018 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS

Centre power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal

Offside rear lamp slightly damaged

parking brake lever comes up high

Fail 10 Dec 2008 52,017 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

Centre Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

o/s/r lamp slightly damaged

parking brake lever comes up high

Pass 7 Dec 2007 39,567 miles

Nearside front door and body damaged

Fail 5 Dec 2007 39,567 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Nearside front door and body damaged

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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G989 VMJ is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 G989 VMJ, 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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G989 VMJ is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 14 November 1989.

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