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H140 GLX

1991 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,821 mi
Last recorded118,821 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH140 GLX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2013 118,821 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 107,417 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 107,417 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 May 2011 102,250 miles

Oil leak

Fail 4 May 2011 102,250 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Jul 2009 100,952 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 100,952 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2008 93,726 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2008 93,726 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 83,904 miles

N/S/R tyre worn on both edges †Front brake pads are low †Rear exhuast silencer has a slight blow

Pass 19 Jul 2006 82,055 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2005 80,147 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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H140 GLX is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1991 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 114,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H140 GLX, 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 35 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was H140 GLX registered?

H140 GLX is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 28 February 1991.

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