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H784 PNG

1990 Citroen Bx

Cream Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

111,782 mi
Last recorded111,782 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2010
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH784 PNG
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2010 111,782 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 111,779 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 104,853 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

brake fluid around brake fluid filler cap

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to some brake pipes

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

slight oil misting to various parts of under vehicle

slight weep on steering rack

Fail 20 Feb 2009 104,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake fluid around brake fluid filler cap

front reg plate slightly deteriorated

slight corrosion to some brake pipes

slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle

slight oil misting to various parts of under vehicle

Pass 13 Feb 2008 100,865 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 100,721 miles

Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

limited damping effect noted at front,when cold, may be due to fluid leak at accumalator

Pass 5 Jan 2007 93,305 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2006 93,161 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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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H784 PNG is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Cream with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H784 PNG, 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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H784 PNG is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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