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H590 HDU

1990 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

155,340 mi
Last recorded155,340 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2012
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH590 HDU
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2012 155,340 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 155,302 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 19 May 2011 150,047 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

slight dampeness on n/s front brake caliper but no visuel leek

slight perishing in o/s/front cv gator

surface rust on metal brake pipes and suspenshion pipes

Pass 21 May 2010 141,148 miles

n/s/r brake back plate missing

oil leak on engine

surface rust on suspension and brake pipes

Fail 20 May 2010 141,138 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r brake back plate missing

oil leak on engine

surface rust on suspension and brake pipes

Pass 20 May 2009 133,945 miles

same advisories as test number:163326029161

Fail 6 May 2009 133,838 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

UNABLE TO CHECK ALL REAR SEAT BELTS DUE TO CHILD SEATS FITTED

Pass 6 May 2008 128,691 miles

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2006 112,500 miles

Nearside Steering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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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H590 HDU is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 H590 HDU, 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 H590 HDU registered?

H590 HDU is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 26 October 1990.

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