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105,962 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)
Front bumper slightly insecure.
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking Of steering rack. (2.3.3b)
Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)
Front bumper slightly insecure.
Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges.
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
corrosion rear of vehicle but not perscribed areas
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)
Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
Oil leak
engine warning light on
o/s/f water pipe insecure and fouling on anti roll bar link
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
adv front hyd suspention pipes damp
adv rear suspention unit damp
Brake master cylinder damaged and function impaired (3.6.G.1c)
Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)
Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
adv corrosion on under body
front fog lights not working...
How Reliable is the Citroen Bx?
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J980 GFV is a 1991 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.
Across all 1991 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 114,742 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 J980 GFV, 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 35 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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J980 GFV is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 17 August 1991.
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