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H161 FPJ

1990 Citroen Bx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,315 mi
Last recorded127,315 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2015
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH161 FPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2015 127,315 miles

Oil leak

Pass 8 May 2014 121,926 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 113,582 miles

Front bumper insecure

Nearside front suspension return pipes poor condition

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sings of LHM leaking near front subframe

Fail 1 Jun 2012 113,582 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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside front suspension return pipes poor condition

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Sings of LHM leaking near front subframe

Pass 17 May 2011 111,232 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 111,218 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp obviously incorrectly positioned (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Outer Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 110,278 miles

near side rear tyre on legal limit

rear suspension slightly soft

Pass 28 Apr 2009 110,264 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2009 110,254 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine oil leak

slight bounce front suspension

slight movement in rear spears when jacked up but no play when underload

slight play off side front track rod end

Pass 7 Sep 2006 120,179 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 106,245 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Pass 4 Mar 2005 99,679 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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H161 FPJ is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H161 FPJ, 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 H161 FPJ registered?

H161 FPJ is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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