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G505 GFL

1989 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,609 mi
Last recorded91,609 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2006
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG505 GFL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2006 91,609 miles

front number plate cracked

interior mirror missing

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

near side rear tyre on limit

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 13 Apr 2006 91,609 miles

Centre Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Centre Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

interior mirror missing

near side front tyre worn on outer edge

near side rear tyre on limit

off side rear tyre worn on outer edge

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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G505 GFL is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 G505 GFL, 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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What year was G505 GFL registered?

G505 GFL is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1989.

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