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H156 HCM

1991 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

89,977 mi
Last recorded89,977 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH156 HCM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc
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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 24 Sep 2009 89,977 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 89,977 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 88,550 miles

Oil leak

slight corrsion at n/s rear and on n/s inner froht wing

Fail 11 Sep 2008 88,507 miles

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Oil leak

slight corrsion at n/s rear and on n/s inner froht wing

Pass 3 Oct 2007 87,532 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2007 87,485 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 25 Sep 2006 86,358 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2005 84,883 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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H156 HCM is a 1991 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 H156 HCM, 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 H156 HCM registered?

H156 HCM is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 4 January 1991.

Is H156 HCM safe to buy?

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