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H268 AEW

1990 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

247,319 mi
Last recorded247,319 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH268 AEW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 247,319 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 247,319 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 246,567 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2020 246,535 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 245,239 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 245,232 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Sep 2018 244,399 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 244,367 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength susp top/ inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2017 242,562 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2016 241,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jul 2015 237,716 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 237,690 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 233,230 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

rust in places

Pass 11 Jul 2013 227,024 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 223,270 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 223,033 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2011 223,028 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 218,955 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 218,941 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 214,786 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 209,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Jul 2008 209,230 miles

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 204,811 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 204,807 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 197,467 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2005 189,374 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2005 189,364 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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H268 AEW is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 H268 AEW, 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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What year was H268 AEW registered?

H268 AEW is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 20 August 1990.

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