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H473 FGL

1990 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

86,668 mi
Last recorded86,668 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2017
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH473 FGL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2017 86,668 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2015 85,935 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 85,628 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 77,671 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2014 77,671 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 76,577 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 76,577 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,743 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2011 72,620 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 70,874 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 68,235 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 68,205 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 65,974 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

slight misting of oil on steering rack

slight misting of oil on steering ram

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 30 Jul 2008 65,974 miles

Coolant leak

slight misting of oil on steering rack

slight misting of oil on steering ram

slight travel on hand brake

Pass 30 Jul 2007 63,865 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

travel on hand brake

Pass 31 Jul 2006 61,847 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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H473 FGL is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 H473 FGL, 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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H473 FGL is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 21 August 1990.

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