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F453 CUH

1989 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

76,597 mi
Last recorded76,597 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2008
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF453 CUH
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Apr 2008 76,597 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Nearside and offside strut return pipes starting to crack.

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 11 May 2007 71,815 miles

Hanging ornament removed from mirror

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

Offside and nearside front suspension strut return pipes starting to crack

Small hole in nearside bulkhead

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 30 Apr 2007 71,668 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front suspension strut return pipes deteriorating

Flexible steering coupling deteriorating

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

Small hole in nearside bulkhead

Pass 20 Apr 2006 65,244 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 65,240 miles

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

Corrosion noted in boot and rear panel nearside and offside.

Slight wear in offside rear wheel arm bearings.

Small cracks noted in offside strut return pipe.

Small spit in wiper blade.

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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F453 CUH is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 F453 CUH, 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 F453 CUH registered?

F453 CUH is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 28 April 1989.

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