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A1 UDB

1990 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

98,473 mi
Last recorded98,473 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2011
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA1 UDB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2011 98,473 miles

Centre Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Nov 2009 98,467 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2009 98,467 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 98,405 miles

all round underbody wear/age/corrosion

both front flexis perished

both front metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

handbrake has travel

oil leak

Fail 14 Aug 2008 98,405 miles

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

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

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

all round underbody wear/age/corrosion

both front flexis perished

both front metal brake pipes corroded

exhaust corroded

fluid leak

handbrake has travel

oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2007 98,397 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 98,391 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 98,391 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

o/s door mirror pod loose

o/s/r tyre perishing

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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A1 UDB is a 1990 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1990 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 109,306 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 A1 UDB, 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 36 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A1 UDB is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 December 1990.

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