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H243 GLX

1991 Citroen Bx

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

103,356 mi
Last recorded103,356 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH243 GLX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2012 103,356 miles

Battery appears weak

Both front brake discs worn

Both front brake flex hoses perished

Both front seat belt webbings damaged

Front suspension low pressure pipes in the wheel arches perished/rusted

Nearside front tyre aged and worn to 2mm (8 years old)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front fog lamp damaged

Spare tyre seriously aged (23 years old)

Fail 3 Jul 2012 103,355 miles

Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Battery appears weak

Both front brake discs worn

Both front brake flex hoses perished

Both front seat belt webbings damaged

Front suspension low pressure pipes in the wheel arches perished/rusted

Nearside front tyre aged and worn to 2mm (8 years old)

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside front fog lamp damaged

Spare tyre seriously aged (23 years old)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 95,614 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front number plate cracked

rear radius arm bearings worn

sus return pipes rusty

suspension stiff

Fail 5 Jul 2011 95,614 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front number plate cracked

rear radius arm bearings worn

sus return pipes rusty

suspension stiff

Pass 6 Jul 2010 90,935 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 85,397 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 80,220 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Dec 2006 80,220 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2005 71,643 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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H243 GLX is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 H243 GLX, 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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H243 GLX is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 15 February 1991.

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