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N89 GJO

1996 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

178,390 mi
Last recorded178,390 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2022
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN89 GJO
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2022 178,390 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced o/s/f sill and rear floor (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2020 177,828 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 176,674 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2019 176,670 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

front brakes starting to bind

Pass 5 Sep 2018 176,036 miles

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2018 176,013 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Horn not a continuous or uniform sound (7.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 171,607 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed

spare tyre u/s

Fail 23 Aug 2017 171,522 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear join (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed

spare tyre u/s

Pass 4 Jan 2017 154,883 miles

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed

Fail 22 Dec 2016 153,613 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section tail pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking under wheel arch return pipe (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front outer sill corroded and holed

Pass 12 Jan 2016 126,461 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front wheel bearings noisy in operation

Fail 11 Jan 2016 126,461 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front wheel bearings noisy in operation

hydraulic pump drive belt deteriorating

Fail 21 Dec 2015 125,053 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

hydraulic pump drive belt deteriorating

Pass 12 Dec 2014 103,275 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 100,040 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 93,723 miles

Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 29 Dec 2011 83,688 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 78,111 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 72,522 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,264 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2008 68,264 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Dec 2007 65,928 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Dec 2006 61,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 12 Dec 2006 61,843 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 29 Nov 2005 58,190 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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N89 GJO is a 1996 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 N89 GJO, 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 30 years old, this Citroen Bx is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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N89 GJO is a 1996 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 January 1996.

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