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H461 GDE

1991 Citroen Bx

Cream Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2024
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

127,322 mi
Last recorded127,322 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2023
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH461 GDE
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2023 127,322 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2023 127,322 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Sep 2022 126,895 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2021 126,839 miles

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

Fail 13 Oct 2021 126,839 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 126,667 miles

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

Pass 17 Oct 2019 126,372 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 125,770 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Apr 2018 125,770 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 May 2017 125,206 miles
Fail 8 May 2017 125,206 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jan 2011 125,187 miles

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

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

no spare wheel in carrier but carrier secure

slight perishing on front flexy brake hosses

unable to check front metal brake pipes fully due to thick grease and oil

Pass 6 Jan 2010 121,932 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2009 118,652 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2009 118,265 miles

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

Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 113,175 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 113,115 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Jan 2007 106,961 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 101,110 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2006 101,110 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

oil leak

water leak

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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H461 GDE is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Cream with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 H461 GDE, 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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H461 GDE is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 21 May 1991.

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