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H829 DBC

1990 Citroen Bx

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

118,305 mi
Last recorded118,305 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2008
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH829 DBC
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2008 118,305 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front suspension drain pipes leaking

suspension pipes corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2007 116,406 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 116,406 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2006 112,984 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2006 112,984 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt attachment fitting fractured (5.2.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Suspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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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H829 DBC is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 H829 DBC, 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 H829 DBC registered?

H829 DBC is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 10 August 1990.

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