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H687 XGA

1990 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

65,947 mi
Last recorded65,947 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2018
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH687 XGA
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2018 65,947 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All round pipes beginning to corrode. Another evaluation in 3/4 months. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both. Advise replacement soon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both. (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Complete underside of vehicle beginning to corrode. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 64,163 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Jun 2016 60,850 miles

corrosion/f/s/r/sill

corrosion/n/s/r/inner/wing

corrosion/o/s/r/inner/sill

Fail 28 May 2016 60,846 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner/wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion/f/s/r/sill

corrosion/n/s/r/inner/wing

corrosion/o/s/r/inner/sill

Pass 30 May 2015 57,120 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 55,441 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Fail 24 May 2014 55,441 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded and holed

Pass 18 Dec 2012 54,170 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2012 54,166 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 51,954 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 51,564 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 51,564 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 51,376 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2009 51,197 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 49,065 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 48,454 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 47,790 miles

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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H687 XGA is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 H687 XGA, 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 H687 XGA registered?

H687 XGA is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 August 1990.

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