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H197 GRD

1990 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

123,952 mi
Last recorded123,952 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2010
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH197 GRD
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2010 123,952 miles

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

whole underside rusty

x4 tyres perished

Fail 24 Sep 2010 123,952 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

whole underside rusty

x4 tyres perished

Pass 21 Sep 2009 123,711 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 123,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 122,964 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 122,963 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 120,615 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 120,603 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

auxillary belt squeeling

fluid return pipes on offside front floor deteriorating

nearside rear inner sill corroding

nerarside front floor corroding

offside front inner wheel arch showing corrosion

offside rear tyre starting to perish in tread

Pass 12 Sep 2006 119,811 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2006 119,811 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

front number plate cracked

fuel pipes corroded

handbrake cables have been rubbing

n/s/f hydraulic pipes slightly corroded

slight suspension fluid leak present- advise to rectify

Pass 15 Sep 2005 118,547 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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H197 GRD is a 1990 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 H197 GRD, 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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H197 GRD is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 22 August 1990.

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