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H596 DRO

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

143,737 mi
Last recorded143,737 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2017
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH596 DRO
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2017 143,737 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 143,141 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 143,141 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 141,946 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 140,850 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 139,456 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 139,455 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 138,332 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2011 137,463 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 137,463 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 135,594 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 135,123 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2009 132,138 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 132,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 129,437 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2007 126,390 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 126,388 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 116,030 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 116,030 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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H596 DRO is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 H596 DRO, 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 H596 DRO registered?

H596 DRO is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 January 1991.

Is H596 DRO safe to buy?

The MOT history for H596 DRO shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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