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H434 NHB

1990 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

169,441 mi
Last recorded169,441 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH434 NHB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 May 2012 169,441 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

all rear brake pipe's slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front fluid vaccum/breather rubber pipes badly deteriorated

nearside front outter sill corroded

nearside rear bumper support frame badly corroded

nearside rear outter sill slightly corroded

offside front fluid vaccum/breather rubber pipes badly deteriorated

offside front inner sill slightly corroded

offside rear bumper support frame badly corroded

offside rear upper supporting frame badly corroded

rear exhaust system slightly corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 169,329 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 31 May 2011 167,141 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all metal brake pipes appear to have been cleaned up and heavily greased,therefore unable to fully inspect.benifit has been given to the presenter.

Fail 26 May 2011 167,128 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 165,561 miles
Fail 11 May 2010 165,525 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

front wiper blade split

nearside front headlamp glass damaged

slight damgae front registration plate

top timing belt cover missing

Oil leak

Pass 5 May 2009 163,642 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 161,599 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2008 161,599 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 158,716 miles

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

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 156,768 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side front suspension hase redused movment

Fail 31 Jul 2006 156,768 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

off side front suspension hase redused movment

Pass 22 Jun 2005 153,803 miles

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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H434 NHB is a 1990 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 H434 NHB, 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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H434 NHB is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 23 August 1990.

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