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H317 SPW

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2019
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

144,419 mi
Last recorded144,419 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2018
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH317 SPW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2018 144,419 miles

Rear floor has hole but not structural

Fail 23 Apr 2018 144,419 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear floor has hole but not structural

Pass 25 Apr 2017 141,357 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 141,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment slightly corroded (2.4.G.1)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 138,372 miles

Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened at rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 10 Apr 2015 135,145 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 135,135 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 131,627 miles

Fluid leak from around nearside front damper

Offside rear tyre is perished

Pass 12 Apr 2013 129,009 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 128,980 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

fluid staines on both front suspension struts

offside rear tyre,inner sidewall deteriorated

Pass 8 Oct 2010 123,855 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 123,840 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 116,539 miles

brake pipes are covered in so much grease,they cannotbe inspected correctly

Fail 25 Oct 2006 116,534 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

brake pipes are covered in so much grease,they cannot be inspected correctly

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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H317 SPW is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H317 SPW, 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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H317 SPW is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 11 January 1991.

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