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H727 YYN

1990 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

86,446 mi
Last recorded86,446 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH727 YYN
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 86,446 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 86,446 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability both rear subframe mountings (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 83,990 miles

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

Fail 21 Aug 2018 83,983 miles

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 81,142 miles

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

oil leak (drip)

under floor corroding

Fail 15 Aug 2016 81,118 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear passenger door arch/sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear passenger door arch/sill (5.2.6)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

oil leak (drip)

under floor corroding

Pass 20 May 2013 80,797 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2013 80,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Rear Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Dec 2011 79,647 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2011 79,647 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Dec 2010 74,727 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2010 74,727 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 74,700 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 72,355 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 31 Jan 2007 72,320 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Damage to n/s/f door and sill

O/S/R brake disk back plate missing. †

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2006 70,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

coolant leaking

Pass 21 Feb 2006 70,131 miles

coolant leaking

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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H727 YYN is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

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 H727 YYN, 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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H727 YYN is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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