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H487 EKM

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,148 mi
Last recorded83,148 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2019
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH487 EKM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2019 83,148 miles

Fuel pipes corroded

Offside front hub covered in oil / grease

Rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt(s) missing

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 8 Jan 2019 83,148 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipes corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside front hub covered in oil / grease

Rear passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt(s) missing

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 11 Jan 2018 83,054 miles

Offside front hub covered in oil / grease

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt(s) missing

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Jan 2018 83,054 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure glass (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front hub covered in oil / grease

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Standard fitment seat belt(s) missing

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2017 82,864 miles

Nearside Rear tyre very worn on inner edge

Fail 13 Jan 2017 82,864 miles

Nearside Rear tyre very worn on inner edge

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 82,669 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Standard fitment seat belt(s) missing

Possible fluid leak around offside front suspension

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 82,352 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front hub covered in oil / grease

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 20 Jan 2015 82,352 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside front hub covered in oil / grease

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 81,420 miles

slight dampness around suspention unit /pipes by gearbox

tow bar tubes getting rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2013 81,420 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight dampness around suspention unit /pipes by gearbox

tow bar tubes getting rusty

Pass 16 Oct 2012 80,012 miles

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 8 Oct 2012 79,793 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 7 Oct 2011 78,619 miles

no rad cap fitted

slight dampness arround osr susspention unit

tow bar rusty

Fail 7 Oct 2011 78,619 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

no rad cap fitted

slight dampness arround osr susspention unit

tow bar rusty

Pass 21 Sep 2010 77,054 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 77,054 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 74,825 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 73,889 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 66,693 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 65,670 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2005 63,656 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

centre exhaust rubber perished

slight leak osr return pipe

Pass 11 Oct 2005 63,656 miles

centre exhaust rubber perished

slight leak osr return pipe

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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H487 EKM is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 H487 EKM, 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 H487 EKM registered?

H487 EKM is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 January 1991.

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