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H183 FPJ

1990 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

76,305 mi
Last recorded76,305 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2017
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH183 FPJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2017 76,305 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 69,716 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2014 69,551 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Jul 2013 69,070 miles

all brakelines covered with waxoyl unable to examine

o/s head lamp lens cracked no sharp edges at time of test

sills covered with trim unable to examine

slight play in o/s track rod not excessive at time of test

Pass 25 Apr 2012 66,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

o/s head light lens cracked secure and no sharp edges at time of test

sills covered unable to examine

underside heavily waxoiled unable to examine brake pipes and underside

Pass 28 Apr 2011 61,704 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2011 61,704 miles

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

2 x wheel nuts missing osf and osr

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

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

Pass 1 May 2009 56,935 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all brake pipes greased unable to check

both sills covered with trim unable to check

Pass 6 May 2008 51,750 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all brake pipes and suspension pipes covered with wax oil at time of test

Pass 4 May 2007 46,022 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

all brake pipes heaverly undersealed

n/s rear tyre starting to perished

Pass 15 Jun 2006 43,420 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

all brake pipes covered with underseal at time of test unable to test

coolant leaking

oil leak

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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H183 FPJ is a 1990 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 H183 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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H183 FPJ is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 14 August 1990.

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