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H227 KPB

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

157,497 mi
Last recorded157,497 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2023
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH227 KPB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2023 157,497 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 156,794 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 155,903 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2020 155,485 miles

Offside and nearside front sill panels corroding

Slight damage to centre prop mounting.

Slight dampness to front hydraulic sphere.

Pass 1 Apr 2019 154,744 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 154,726 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 153,912 miles

offside rear and front suspension control spheres slight dampness.

Fail 26 Mar 2018 153,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

offside rear and front suspension control spheres slight dampness.

Pass 4 Apr 2017 152,733 miles

slight misting of oil from front control spheres.

slight misting of oil from rear control spheres.

Fail 22 Feb 2017 152,733 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

slight misting of oil front and nearside rear suspension control spheres.

Pass 2 Mar 2016 150,460 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 29 Feb 2016 150,460 miles

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 148,539 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 148,539 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2014 146,386 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 146,386 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Feb 2013 144,153 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 141,017 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear accident damage.

Fail 24 Feb 2012 141,017 miles

Nearside Outer Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear accident damage.

Pass 24 Feb 2011 137,707 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 134,479 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Fail 26 Feb 2010 134,475 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front number plate slightly deteriorated

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear numberplate slightly deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2009 131,181 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 128,252 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

handbrake travel high

Pass 26 Feb 2007 125,391 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 125,381 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 122,587 miles

nearside headlamp beam image slightly diffused

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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H227 KPB is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H227 KPB, 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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H227 KPB is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 May 1991.

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