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H490 XRP

1990 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

158,831 mi
Last recorded158,831 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2006
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH490 XRP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2006 158,831 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 29 Sep 2006 158,781 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

offside front indicator lamp broken

Pass 14 Oct 2005 153,626 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 153,613 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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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H490 XRP is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H490 XRP, 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 H490 XRP registered?

H490 XRP is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 28 September 1990.

Is H490 XRP safe to buy?

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