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H637 NSF

1990 Citroen Bx

Maroon Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

135,607 mi
Last recorded135,607 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2023
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH637 NSF
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourMaroon
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2023 135,607 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel HANDBRAKE (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases FRONT PIPE AND MANIFOLD (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt AND OFFSIDE FRONT (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension accumulator damaged or deteriorated and function affected LEAKING FLUID (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Suspension unit leaking ALL SUSPENSION STRUTS LEAKING (5.3.5 (c))

ENGINE AND GEARBOX OIL LEAKS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output OFFSIDE FRONT BEAM IMAGE NOT SHARP (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened AND O/S FRONT PLAY AT TOP MOUNT (5.3.3 (b) (i))

UNDER BODY STRUCTORE CORRODED EXTENSIVELY WELDING

Pass 27 Oct 2022 134,936 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases AND FRONT JOINT (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated AND OFFSIDE FRONT. SMALL SPLITS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened AND OFFSIDE FRONT PLAY AT TOP MOUNTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AND GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE MORE THAN NORMALL

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced EXTENSIVELY WELDED (6.1.1 (c) (i))

WEAPING OIL FROM ALL SUSPENSION RETURN PIPES

Fail 26 Oct 2022 134,936 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced INNER SILL BOX SECTION HOLED AND SPLIT (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated AND OFFSIDE FRONT. SMALL SPLITS (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened AND OFFSIDE FRONT PLAY AT TOP MOUNTS (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE AND GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

TRAVEL ON HANDBRAKE MORE THAN NORMALL

WEAPING OIL FROM ALL SUSPENSION RETURN PIPES

Pass 14 Aug 2021 133,493 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE AND GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect SLOW TO LIFT AT REAR (5.3.2 (b))

SUSPENSION ACCUMULATOR LIGHT MISTING AROUND UNIT AND FEED PIPES

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WELDING AND REPAIRS THROUGHOUT SMALL HOLE IN N/S REAR SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2021 133,493 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TOP MOUNT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive FROM ENGINE AND GEARBOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect SLOW TO LIFT AT REAR (5.3.2 (b))

SUSPENSION ACCUMULATOR LIGHT MISTING AROUND UNIT AND FEED PIPES

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced WELDING AND REPAIRS THROUGHOUT SMALL HOLE IN N/S REAR SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 132,730 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration when engine is cold (8.2.1.2 (g))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welding sills and under body panels (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

accumulator suspension light misting around unit pipes and rear suspension struts

Pass 7 Jun 2019 130,921 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration when engine is cold (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slow to lift at rear (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welding and repairs throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension accumulator light misting around unit and pipes

Fail 6 Jun 2019 130,921 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim not tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect slow to lift at rear (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced welding and repairs throughout (6.1.1 (c) (i))

suspension accumulator light misting around unit and pipes

Pass 18 Jun 2018 129,492 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box small split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure PANEL AND BUMPER (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission hydraulic (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and slow to react (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2018 129,491 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box small split (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Body not fully secure PANEL AND BUMPER (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive transmission hydraulic (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and slow to react (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2016 127,427 miles

Offside Front handbrake cable slight rub on wheel only on full lock

Offside Front suspension strut slight weep of oil

corrosion on under body panels and frame

engine and gearbox leak of oil or fluid

headlamp adjusters worn and weak

Fail 29 Jun 2016 127,425 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front hand brake cable fouling road wheel on full lock

corrosion showing throught this vehicle

Pass 11 Jul 2015 124,923 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 124,923 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jun 2015 124,922 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Jul 2014 122,942 miles

oil leaks corrosion and repaires bodywork

slight leak n/s rear susp/unit

slight up and down lift on steering wheel

Fail 1 Jul 2014 122,942 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS. CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT THIS VEHICLE. O/S/F HAND BRAKE CABLE FOULING ROAD WHEEL ON FULL LOCK

Pass 20 Jul 2013 120,079 miles

EXTENSIVE CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT THIS VEHICLE. EXTENSIVE OIL LEAKS AT ENGINE & GEARBOX

Pass 30 May 2012 117,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

corrosion showing though out with a number of repairs to sills and frame

front n/s top susp/mount rubber starting to split

oil leakes at gearbox and engine

thick under seal covering welding work

Pass 21 May 2011 114,667 miles

O/S HEADLIGHT DAMADED. EXTENSIVE CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT THIS VEHICLE.

Fail 16 May 2011 114,667 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

O/S HEADLIGHT DAMADED. EXTENSIVE CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT THIS VEHICLE.

Pass 24 May 2010 111,990 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

TRAVEL 0N HAND BRAKE LEVER. REAR TAILGATE DAMAGED. N/S/R SUSPENSION BREATHER PIPE CUT. HAND BRAKE CABLES OUTER COVERS CHAFFED. CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT VEHICLE.

Pass 20 Aug 2009 109,724 miles

PLAY IN STEERING COLUMN. WINDSCREEN CHIPPED. N/S/F INNER VALANCE CORRODED/HOLED. CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT VEHICLE. REAR BRAKES NOISEY. N/S/R SUSPENSION BREATHER DAMAGED

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 106,508 miles

FRONT No PLATE DAMAGED. N/S WINDSCREEN CHIPPED. TIGHTNESS IN STEERING. N/S/HANDBRAKE OUTER COVER SPLIT. EXTENSIVE CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT. BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN. N/S/F NOT BRAKING ON FULL FACE OF DISC.

Fail 3 Sep 2008 106,508 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

FRONT No PLATE DAMAGED. N/S WINDSCREEN CHIPPED. TIGHTNESS IN STEERING. N/S/HANDBRAKE OUTER COVER SPLIT. EXTENSIVE CORROSION SHOWING THROUGHT. BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN. N/S/F NOT BRAKING ON FULL FACE OF DISC.

Pass 29 Oct 2007 102,022 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 100,802 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2007 100,802 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2006 97,234 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 97,234 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

off side rear disc backplate corroded and insecure

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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H637 NSF is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Maroon with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 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 H637 NSF, 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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H637 NSF is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 October 1990.

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