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H871 XGT

1991 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1760cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

200,908 mi
Last recorded200,908 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2007
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH871 XGT
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,760cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2007 200,908 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to nearside rear floor

nearside front bumper cracked

strong advise offside front brake disc corroded/worn

Pass 24 Apr 2006 198,297 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 198,296 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Damage to nearside front bumper

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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H871 XGT is a 1991 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,760cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 H871 XGT, 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 H871 XGT registered?

H871 XGT is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 12 April 1991.

Is H871 XGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H871 XGT shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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