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H644 RJE

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests11 (5 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate45.5%

Mileage

171,076 mi
Last recorded171,076 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH644 RJE
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2011 171,076 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2010 167,858 miles

off side front bumper nut fixed into clip retainer

Fail 18 Aug 2010 167,851 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

off side front bumper nut fixed into clip retainer

Pass 26 Aug 2009 165,492 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 165,492 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

front suspension height too rear vehicle not leveling

Pass 28 Aug 2008 163,190 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 163,109 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 16 Aug 2007 151,850 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2007 151,850 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Sep 2006 149,248 miles

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

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

suspension high at front .

Fail 11 Sep 2006 149,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

suspension high at front & low at rear.

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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H644 RJE is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 45.5%.

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 H644 RJE, 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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H644 RJE is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 December 1991.

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