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H470 EEW

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

96,070 mi
Last recorded96,070 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2006
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH470 EEW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2006 96,070 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

both front to rear brake pipes rusty

both front to rear suspension fluid pipes rusty

cut in outer sidewall of o/s/r tyre

front number plate broken

Fail 13 Dec 2005 90,444 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Pass 13 Dec 2005 90,444 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

spare tyre defective

Fail 4 Nov 2005 90,417 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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H470 EEW is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 H470 EEW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H470 EEW registered?

H470 EEW is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 15 January 1991.

Is H470 EEW safe to buy?

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