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H447 AOD

1990 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests31 (19 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate61.3%

Mileage

180,577 mi
Last recorded180,577 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH447 AOD
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

19 pass 12 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 180,577 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust rear mount

Pass 7 Dec 2024 177,046 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2023 173,472 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2023 173,472 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2022 169,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Dec 2022 169,558 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 164,902 miles

Nearside Front Outer c.v. gaiter slight leak from join

Offside Front Outer c.v. gaiter slight leak from join

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 164,902 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Front Outer c.v. gaiter slight leak from join

Offside Front Outer c.v. gaiter slight leak from join

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2021 160,601 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2021 160,599 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive 5.458 (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 23 Dec 2019 155,101 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 150,201 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2018 150,201 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output condensation (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 141,735 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2017 141,732 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 136,488 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2016 136,488 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front suspension strut pipes perished

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 132,009 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 131,996 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2014 131,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2012 127,015 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

suspension pipes perished/cracked

Pass 5 Sep 2011 122,946 miles

Front no plate damage

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nsf / osf / osr suspension units wet . No leak detected !

Pass 17 Sep 2010 118,862 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 118,811 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension low

Pass 14 Sep 2009 113,769 miles

exhaust deteriated

oil leak

slight exhaust blow on down pipe

Fail 7 Sep 2009 113,769 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

exhaust deteriated

oil leak

slight exhaust blow on down pipe

Pass 26 Aug 2008 109,445 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 109,445 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 106,129 miles

as initial test

Fail 16 Aug 2007 106,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

AUX belts perished

Dip stick missing, oil quantity?

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

PAS pump damp

Small exhaust leak on down pipe

Surface corrosion on O/S/R inner sill

Unable to do full inspection on front brakes, enclosed

Unable to do full inspection on rear brakes - enclosed

Pass 31 Aug 2006 101,045 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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H447 AOD is a 1990 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.3%.

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 H447 AOD, 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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H447 AOD is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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