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H653 XYV

1990 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

204,969 mi
Last recorded204,969 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH653 XYV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 204,969 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 5 May 2022 204,945 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 204,936 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 204,177 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 203,143 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 202,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2015 201,506 miles

Nearside Front Low/wearing inner edge

Offside Front Low/wearing inner edge

Fail 27 Aug 2015 201,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Low/wearing inner edge

Offside Front Low/wearing inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2014 194,525 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 194,503 miles

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

mid exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Jul 2013 188,979 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 178,791 miles

Stone damage to treads

Various misting of oil

Brake discs lipped and corroded

Exhaust corroded in parts and hangers aged

Metal and flexi brake pipes and fluid hoses showing surface corrosion and age

Steering and suspension components showing general age, wear and surface corrosion

Pass 16 Jul 2010 168,711 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 169,701 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2009 163,036 miles
Fail 16 May 2009 163,025 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 163,002 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

underbody corrosion

Pass 2 Mar 2007 152,174 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 152,152 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Oct 2006 152,129 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 Dec 2005 151,474 miles

emission close to upper limmit

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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H653 XYV is a 1990 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 H653 XYV, 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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H653 XYV is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 November 1990.

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