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H181 LVP

1990 Citroen Bx

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2007
Tests5 (1 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate20%

Mileage

55,122 mi
Last recorded55,122 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2007
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH181 LVP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Apr 2007 55,122 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 55,102 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Mar 2007 54,993 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2006 49,387 miles

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

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

corrosion o/s/r inner sill

corrosion on both outer sills

exhaust middle silencer slight split atmount and slight blow

long parking brake travel

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

oil leak

slight play in steering coloumn

smoke when being ticking over for some time

Fail 2 Mar 2006 49,382 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front drive shaft coupling bearing fastener insecure (2.5.C.2b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

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

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

corrosion on both sides outer sills

corrosion on o/s/r inner sill

engine oil leak

exhaust middle silencer slight split at mount and slight blow

long parking brake travel

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge and nail in edge of tread

possible slight leak from n/s/r suspension unit

slight leak from exhaust rear joints

slight play in steering coloumn

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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H181 LVP is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 20%.

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 H181 LVP, 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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H181 LVP is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 26 September 1990.

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