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H848 GRL

1991 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

75,482 mi
Last recorded75,482 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH848 GRL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 75,482 miles

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight seepage from power steering ram area

slight seepage from various suspension components

Fail 23 Feb 2009 75,447 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

slight seepage from power steering ram area

slight seepage from various suspension components

Pass 26 Feb 2008 74,083 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 74,078 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Front bumper insecure

offside reverse light not working

Pass 19 Feb 2007 72,820 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 72,024 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 72,024 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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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H848 GRL is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 H848 GRL, 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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What year was H848 GRL registered?

H848 GRL is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 28 February 1991.

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