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H256 JWC

1990 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

239,671 mi
Last recorded239,671 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH256 JWC
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 239,671 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2025 238,966 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2024 238,327 miles

Offside Front Track rod end locking nut loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Mar 2024 238,290 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end locking nut loose

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 237,094 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp with indicator (4.2.3 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 235,733 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated lower column to steering rack and pinion. (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear brake disc back plate insecure.

Pass 19 Mar 2021 234,037 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2021 234,029 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure shoulder cracked,cords visable (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing shoulder perished and cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2020 232,413 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Fail 9 Mar 2020 232,372 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 230,978 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 230,955 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tread shoulder casing perished, cords visable. (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tread shoulder perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 229,440 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 227,953 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated left and right hand (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 226,357 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 224,857 miles

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 11 Mar 2015 224,829 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering component deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 223,051 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 223,021 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 219,191 miles

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2013 219,162 miles

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

Offside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 215,669 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 212,578 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 212,564 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 208,195 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 203,394 miles

Coolant leak

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 197,696 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2008 197,652 miles

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 192,112 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 187,191 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 187,188 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2006 187,090 miles

Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

oil leak

rear registration plate deteriorated

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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H256 JWC is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 H256 JWC, 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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H256 JWC is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 August 1990.

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