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H481 VCP

1990 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

48,470 mi
Last recorded48,470 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2010
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH481 VCP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2010 48,470 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2009 47,934 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

rear tyressidewalls cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2008 46,835 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

possible fluid leak

Fail 21 May 2007 44,687 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2007 44,687 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 43,587 miles

Front brake disc slightly 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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H481 VCP is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H481 VCP, 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 H481 VCP registered?

H481 VCP is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 21 August 1990.

Is H481 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for H481 VCP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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