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H103 OCY

1990 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2008
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

79,320 mi
Last recorded79,320 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH103 OCY
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Jul 2008 79,320 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

offside rear tyre slightly cracked

Pass 22 Feb 2007 79,321 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Feb 2007 79,320 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 7 Jul 2006 79,320 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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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H103 OCY is a 1990 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 H103 OCY, 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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What year was H103 OCY registered?

H103 OCY is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 17 August 1990.

Is H103 OCY safe to buy?

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