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H338 JEV

1990 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

83,257 mi
Last recorded83,257 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2007
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH338 JEV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2007 83,257 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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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H338 JEV is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 H338 JEV, 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 H338 JEV registered?

H338 JEV is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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