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H288 GMJ

1991 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

210,460 mi
Last recorded210,460 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2019
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH288 GMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2019 210,460 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front to rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front to rear both sides has minor corrosion (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 205,860 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 199,090 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Aug 2016 198,830 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 192,284 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear cross member behind bumper corroded

Fail 4 Aug 2015 192,182 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front passenger door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear cross member behind bumper corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2014 183,898 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2013 176,034 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 176,030 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 175,925 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 172,624 miles

both rear tyres slightly cracked on inside edge

Fail 10 Oct 2009 172,624 miles

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

both rear tyres slightly cracked on inside edge

Pass 11 Oct 2008 167,580 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 164,520 miles

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

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

o/s drive shaft outer gaiter retaining clip slack

Pass 30 Sep 2006 160,138 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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H288 GMJ is a 1991 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 H288 GMJ, 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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H288 GMJ is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 23 January 1991.

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