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H457 ELF

1990 Citroen Bx

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2013
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,853 mi
Last recorded150,853 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2012
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH457 ELF
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2012 150,853 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 145,302 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 138,355 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 138,348 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 130,744 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 130,740 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2007 123,918 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 117,209 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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H457 ELF is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 H457 ELF, 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 H457 ELF registered?

H457 ELF is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 22 August 1990.

Is H457 ELF safe to buy?

The MOT history for H457 ELF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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