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H473 XAL

1990 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2008
Tests6 (2 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

136,061 mi
Last recorded136,061 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH473 XAL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 May 2008 136,061 miles

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

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2007 131,718 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 131,686 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Fail 3 Apr 2007 131,560 miles

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 127,672 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2006 127,506 miles

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

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 XAL is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 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 H473 XAL, 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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What year was H473 XAL registered?

H473 XAL is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 7 November 1990.

Is H473 XAL safe to buy?

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