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H431 HMJ

1991 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

192,100 mi
Last recorded192,100 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2010
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH431 HMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2010 192,100 miles

front number plate delaminating

o/s/f washer jet slightly insecure

Pass 24 Sep 2009 189,783 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

rear wiperblade deteriorated

Fail 23 Sep 2009 189,783 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

rear wiperblade deteriorated

Pass 23 Sep 2008 187,283 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2007 184,053 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Sep 2007 184,051 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Oil leak

dampness on o/s rear sphere

Pass 15 Sep 2006 180,959 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2006 180,958 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Upper Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Sep 2005 176,802 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2005 176,764 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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H431 HMJ is a 1991 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H431 HMJ, 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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H431 HMJ is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 10 April 1991.

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