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H485 ATU

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

305,409 mi
Last recorded305,409 miles
Recorded on23 May 2007
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH485 ATU
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 May 2007 305,409 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

This vehicle has a bad engine oil

Pass 23 May 2006 299,373 miles
Fail 17 May 2006 299,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 5 May 2006 299,031 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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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H485 ATU is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 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 H485 ATU, 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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What year was H485 ATU registered?

H485 ATU is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 April 1991.

Is H485 ATU safe to buy?

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