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H870 MEF

1990 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

156,637 mi
Last recorded156,637 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2009
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH870 MEF
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2009 156,637 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 151,860 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2007 151,585 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2006 144,278 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2006 144,270 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front 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 Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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H870 MEF is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 H870 MEF, 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 H870 MEF registered?

H870 MEF is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 19 December 1990.

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