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H808 PHL

1990 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

102,042 mi
Last recorded102,042 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH808 PHL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 102,042 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 102,042 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2024 97,480 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2023 95,773 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2022 95,737 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 94,531 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2020 94,446 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 86,953 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 86,774 miles

Front Oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp hazards (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front Handbrake cable rubbing against inner wheel when vehicle on full lock

Offside Front Handbrake cable rubbing against inner wheel when vehicle on full lock

Fail 19 Dec 2017 86,753 miles

Offside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill x2 holes (6.1.B.2)

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

Front Oil leak

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp hazards (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre perished/cracking in-between treads

Offside Rear Tyre perished/cracking

Nearside Front Handbrake cable rubbing against inner wheel when vehicle on full lock

Offside Front Handbrake cable rubbing against inner wheel when vehicle on full lock

Pass 20 Dec 2016 85,723 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm slightly cracking between tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre, slightly cracking between tread

Oil leak

unable to check rear seatbelts, various items in the way

Nearside Front handbrake cable rubbing on inner tyre wall

Offside Front handbrake cable rubbing on inner tyre wall

Fail 7 Dec 2016 85,689 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch, rear, covered with chicken wire and filler (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch, front, partially covered by plastic arch liner (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch/ sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch, front, partially covered by plastic arch liner (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch, rear (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch/ sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm slightly cracking between tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear tyre, slightly cracking between tread

Oil leak

unable to check rear seatbelts, various items in the way

Nearside Front handbrake cable rubbing on inner tyre wall

Offside Front handbrake cable rubbing on inner tyre wall

Pass 4 Dec 2015 84,683 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 83,281 miles

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Jun 2012 85,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 85,501 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2011 82,071 miles

Front discs pitted

Pass 15 Jun 2010 80,425 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 79,985 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 77,979 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 74,620 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 72,238 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 70,325 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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H808 PHL is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 H808 PHL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was H808 PHL registered?

H808 PHL is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 September 1990.

Is H808 PHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for H808 PHL shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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