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H301 FVU

1991 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

162,581 mi
Last recorded162,581 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2006
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH301 FVU
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2006 162,581 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive system defective (3.6.F.1)

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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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H301 FVU is a 1991 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 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 H301 FVU, 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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What year was H301 FVU registered?

H301 FVU is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 7 June 1991.

Is H301 FVU safe to buy?

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