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H54 GHC

1990 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

262,046 mi
Last recorded262,046 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH54 GHC
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 262,046 miles

all pipes covered in grease

play in o/s/f inner arm

under side welded/ heavily sealed

Pass 27 Nov 2024 250,771 miles

every thing under vehicle greased

horn tone very low

n/s/f cv boot weaping

slight earthing fault on rear lamp clusters

Pass 12 Dec 2023 240,342 miles

brake and fuel pipes corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2023 240,337 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak shocky insecure aswell (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected n/s/r sill holed inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake and fuel pipes corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2022 225,612 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2021 210,222 miles

All brake pipes and steering pipes under sealed

Engine and gear box oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2021 210,218 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure Down pipe bolts missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Steering arm end worn (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All brake pipes and steering pipes under sealed

Engine and gear box oil leak

Nearside Front Inner Steering arm worn

Pass 19 Dec 2020 197,419 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2020 197,417 miles

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing under bonnet (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

radaiter hos burst

Pass 9 Jul 2019 178,672 miles

exhaust rear box blowing

oil leak around engine/gearbox

Fail 1 Jul 2019 178,669 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush rebound bush split (5.3.2 (c))

exhaust rear box blowing

oil leak around engine/gearbox

Pass 19 Jun 2018 157,856 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 157,846 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 140,909 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 140,909 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated rubber thing (2.1.5)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 121,295 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2015 96,503 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 76,786 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 76,786 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,258 miles

fuel pipes front to rear corroding

o/s/r tyre wall perrishing

Fail 10 Jul 2013 55,258 miles

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

fuel pipes front to rear corroding

o/s/r tyre wall perrishing

Fail 6 Jun 2013 55,245 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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)

all 4 brakes judder slightly

corrosion to n/s/r floor pan but not within a prescribed area

exhaust system deteriorated

n/s/f brake binding

o/s/r tyre perished and worn slightly out of shape

slight up and down movement at steering wheel

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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H54 GHC is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 H54 GHC, 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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H54 GHC is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 14 August 1990.

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