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H538 DRV

1991 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,107 mi
Last recorded134,107 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2014
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH538 DRV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2014 134,107 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play N/S Front inner rack end

Fail 19 Jun 2014 134,101 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension retaining device ineffective (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Cheak N/S Front wheel bearing for ruffness

N/S front Bulk head corroded

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

O/S Front ball joint metal cover insucure

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play N/S Front inner rack end

Fail 17 Jun 2013 121,799 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 121,799 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 118,308 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2010 111,659 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 101,422 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2009 101,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Sep 2005 92,561 miles

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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H538 DRV is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H538 DRV, 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 H538 DRV registered?

H538 DRV is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 January 1991.

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