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H798 HLL

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

43,575 mi
Last recorded43,575 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH798 HLL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 43,575 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 43,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber return hose has slight damp

Upper Steering column universal joint has slight wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Pass 28 Oct 2020 43,108 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2020 43,108 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shock absorber return hose slightly damp

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 42,717 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 42,392 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 42,379 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp switch inoperative (4.5.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 42,106 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 41,628 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 41,186 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 41,177 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 40,737 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 40,737 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 40,414 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 May 2013 40,405 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 40,089 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 40,089 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2011 39,761 miles
Fail 27 May 2011 39,761 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2010 39,487 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2010 39,487 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 39,138 miles

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 38,904 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2007 38,558 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 38,558 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 38,192 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 38,192 miles

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

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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H798 HLL is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1991 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 114,742 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 H798 HLL, 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 35 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H798 HLL is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 26 June 1991.

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