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H473 HLC

1991 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

49,970 mi
Last recorded49,970 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH473 HLC
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 49,970 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 49,638 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2024 49,130 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 48,714 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2021 48,482 miles

Gearbox Mount

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

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

Fail 29 Sep 2021 48,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

Gearbox Mount

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2020 48,015 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2020 48,011 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 29 Apr 2019 47,138 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 46,526 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,971 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 45,495 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 44,955 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2014 42,884 miles

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

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

long travel on the parking brake lever

Fail 5 Apr 2014 42,884 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

long travel on the parking brake lever

Pass 4 Apr 2013 41,453 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front downpipe on exhaust deteriorated

N/S/F steering rack boot is badly secure to the rack.

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 41,453 miles

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

All of the exhaust system is DET.

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

N/S/F steering rack boot is badly secure to the rack.

Oil leak

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 40,477 miles

Exhaust system is DET.

Front handbrake cables are DET.

N/S/F outer cv boot pin hold and leaking slightly.

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 38,893 miles

Battery insecure

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Mar 2011 38,893 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Battery insecure

Drivers door mirror cover loose.

Handbrake long travel

N/S/R Chassis/floor rusted through.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2010 38,737 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 38,317 miles

nearside door mirror insecure

Fail 23 Oct 2008 38,317 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

nearside door mirror insecure

suspension fluid looks a little low.

Pass 13 Feb 2008 37,726 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

high handbrake travel

nearside door mirror lose

offside door mirror cover lose

signs of engine oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2008 37,726 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

high handbrake travel

nearside door mirror lose

offside door mirror cover lose

signs of engine oil leak

wiperblade split

Pass 28 Feb 2007 37,233 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 37,233 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs rusted

nearside door mirror insecure

nearside rear tyre tread low

offside headlamp glass damaged

Pass 23 Feb 2006 36,335 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 36,335 miles

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

Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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 HLC is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 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 HLC, 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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H473 HLC is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 18 March 1991.

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