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H762 WWV

1990 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

68,589 mi
Last recorded68,589 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2024
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH762 WWV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2024 68,589 miles

suspension oil leak

Pass 4 Dec 2020 68,390 miles

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 6 Dec 2019 65,236 miles

Handbrake travel high but has reserve

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

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 6 Dec 2019 65,234 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to high idle speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Handbrake travel high but has reserve

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

Nearside and Offside fluid return pipes corroded

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

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 15 Jun 2018 64,983 miles

Handbrake travel high but has reserve

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 61,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 May 2017 61,792 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jun 2016 60,267 miles

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

Centre Front Suspension sphere leaking

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Jun 2015 56,827 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2015 56,827 miles

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2014 56,168 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 56,039 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 47,535 miles

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

Offside headlamp damaged.

Fail 8 Jun 2011 47,528 miles

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

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

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

Offside headlamp damaged.

Pass 6 Aug 2010 41,869 miles

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 41,867 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system lightly rubbing (2.2.D.2a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 36,109 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 30,267 miles

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 7 Aug 2008 30,267 miles

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

exhaust system rusty

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Jul 2007 29,442 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 28,228 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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H762 WWV is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 H762 WWV, 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 H762 WWV registered?

H762 WWV is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 3 August 1990.

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