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H647 NVN

1991 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

79,026 mi
Last recorded79,026 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH647 NVN
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 79,026 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2025 79,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust system insecure bracket broken (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 10 May 2023 77,962 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 76,471 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2021 76,154 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2019 75,976 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2018 74,474 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 74,387 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2015 74,108 miles

all brake pipes greased

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Fail 8 Dec 2015 74,108 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes greased

fuel pipes slightly corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2014 71,614 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 66,760 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 66,760 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 66,013 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2011 77,272 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 77,272 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2010 63,470 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 63,470 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 63,036 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 61,732 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 60,417 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 58,643 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 58,643 miles

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

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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H647 NVN is a 1991 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 H647 NVN, 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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H647 NVN is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 17 June 1991.

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