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H141 ELU

1990 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

165,686 mi
Last recorded165,686 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2009
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH141 ELU
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2009 165,686 miles

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside outer sill in poor condition

slight wear in nearside steering rack

Fail 26 Jun 2009 165,190 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside outer sill in poor condition

slight wear in nearside steering rack

Pass 1 Jul 2008 154,720 miles

suspect the n/s/r radius arm bearings are worn

Fail 24 Jun 2008 154,713 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

suspect the n/s/r radius arm bearings are worn

Pass 23 Feb 2007 143,708 miles

front reg plate is cracked † †front brake hoses are perished † †o/s/f tyre is right on legal limit † †corrosion to o/s/f top mount area

Fail 22 Feb 2007 143,708 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front reg plate is cracked † †front brake hoses are perished † †o/s/f tyre is right on the legal limit † †corrosion near o/s/f top mount

Pass 25 Feb 2006 134,807 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

coolant leaking

suspension fluid low

Fail 6 Jan 2006 134,570 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

damage to n/s outer body sill.

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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H141 ELU is a 1990 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel 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 H141 ELU, 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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H141 ELU is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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