MOT Status
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49,970 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Gearbox Mount
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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))
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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)
Battery insecure
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Oil leak
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
nearside door mirror insecure
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
nearside door mirror insecure
suspension fluid looks a little low.
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
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
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
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?
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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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