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H388 EKL

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

100,942 mi
Last recorded100,942 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2016
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH388 EKL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2016 100,942 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 100,941 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Jan 2015 99,354 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 87,231 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Jan 2014 87,231 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2013 80,615 miles

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2013 80,615 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Feb 2012 71,867 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Jan 2011 63,952 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 63,885 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 63,885 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2008 62,668 miles

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

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

front registration plate slightly deteriorated

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

various oil leaks

Pass 8 Jan 2008 61,181 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 61,165 miles

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

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

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

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

front to rear steel fuel pipes corroded

handbrake travel excessive

various slight suspension fluid leaks

Pass 4 Jan 2007 56,842 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 56,842 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

serious oil leaks underside of engine

Pass 10 Jan 2006 54,151 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2005 54,144 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

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

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

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

Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H388 EKL is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 H388 EKL, 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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H388 EKL is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 24 January 1991.

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