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H406 TRM

1990 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

228,196 mi
Last recorded228,196 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2006
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH406 TRM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2006 228,196 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion on main front to rear brake/suspension pipes

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded and slight blowat back box

nail in o/s/r tyre

noise from front suspensionwhen adjusting ride height requires further investigation

slight noise from o/s/r wheel when spun possibly start of wheel bearing

Fail 29 Aug 2006 228,192 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

corrosion on main front to rear brake pipes/suspension pipes

corrosion on o/s/r brake pipe

engine oil leak

exhaust system corroded and slight blow at back box

nail in o/s/r tyre

noise from front suspension when adjusting ride height requires further investigation

slight noise from o/s/r wheel when spun possibly start of wheel bearing

slight play in steering coloumn

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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H406 TRM is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H406 TRM, 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 H406 TRM registered?

H406 TRM is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 3 October 1990.

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