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H617 FOY

1990 Citroen Bx

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

160,952 mi
Last recorded160,952 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2015
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH617 FOY
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2015 160,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2013 160,752 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2013 160,752 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 155,070 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2012 155,406 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2011 149,719 miles

corrosion to o/s outer sill

Pass 26 Aug 2010 146,448 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 144,236 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 137,510 miles

o/s rear metal brakepipe corroded from metal coil pipe

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

slight corrosion to n/s front chassis leg inside wheel arch

slight corrosion to o/s and n/s rear inner sills

Fail 30 Jul 2007 130,082 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

fuel pipes corroded under vehicle floor

Pass 30 Jul 2007 130,082 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

fuel pipes corroded under vehicle floor

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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H617 FOY is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 H617 FOY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H617 FOY registered?

H617 FOY is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 9 November 1990.

Is H617 FOY safe to buy?

The MOT history for H617 FOY shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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