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H673 XYV

1990 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

102,715 mi
Last recorded102,715 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2012
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH673 XYV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2012 102,715 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 102,715 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

middle/rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2011 102,714 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 102,714 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Mar 2010 102,714 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 101,583 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Feb 2008 98,144 miles

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

heater hose at rear off cylinder head about too burst

Pass 27 Feb 2008 98,144 miles

heater hose at rear off cylinder head about too burst

Pass 8 Mar 2007 94,929 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 94,927 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2006 92,395 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 92,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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H673 XYV is a 1990 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 H673 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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What year was H673 XYV registered?

H673 XYV is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 28 December 1990.

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The MOT history for H673 XYV shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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