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G996 UDL

1989 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

99,489 mi
Last recorded99,489 miles
Recorded on9 May 2012
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG996 UDL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2012 99,489 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever reserve travel bordering on insufficient.

Windscreen washers only just supplying sufficient fluid.

Fail 8 May 2012 99,486 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever reserve travel bordering on insufficient.

Windscreen washers only just supplying sufficient fluid.

Pass 21 Apr 2011 78,450 miles

Coolant leak

slight knock from front suspension

Pass 11 May 2010 97,282 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 97,282 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

underside coated in oil/grease unable to inspect fully

Pass 6 May 2009 95,812 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 55,035 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2009 95,606 miles

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

all suspension and brake pipes covered in grease

n/s/r tyre inner side wall cracking

Pass 6 Feb 2008 93,560 miles

slight play steering rack

Pass 24 Jan 2007 91,851 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 90,058 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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G996 UDL is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 G996 UDL, 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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G996 UDL is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 24 August 1989.

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