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H489 TAH

1991 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

187,021 mi
Last recorded187,021 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH489 TAH
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 187,021 miles

vehicle has corrosion to rear

Pass 27 May 2011 166,911 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Fail 26 May 2011 166,910 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2010 154,745 miles

Front Brake has a slight discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r seat belt stork plastic cover missing

Pass 23 Apr 2009 138,263 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 138,263 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 134,627 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

rear center seatbelt clasp cover missing

Fail 14 Apr 2008 134,627 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

rear center seatbelt clasp cover missing

Pass 24 Apr 2007 128,861 miles

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

offside rear and nearside rear tyres are both perished

suspension firmer than normal but still operational

Pass 8 May 2006 124,138 miles

rear steel suspension and brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 4 May 2006 124,138 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

rear suspension pipes and brake pipes slightly corroded

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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H489 TAH is a 1991 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H489 TAH, 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 H489 TAH registered?

H489 TAH is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 24 January 1991.

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