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H895 AKO

1990 Citroen Bx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

108,151 mi
Last recorded108,151 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2015
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH895 AKO
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2015 108,151 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Fail 16 Oct 2015 107,739 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance lens missing (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 100,622 miles

front discs corroding

o/s rear light has a slight interaction

slight oil leak

Pass 21 Sep 2013 96,002 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 91,832 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 85,655 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 85,641 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

front brake discs corroding

front handbrake cables slightly rubbing on road wheels

osr tyre perishing and near limit

Pass 7 Oct 2010 79,695 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2010 79,692 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Spare tyre defective

front wiper not 100%

nsr subframe mounting corroding inner sill

osf and rear tyres preishing

steering column lower coupling perishing

Pass 13 Oct 2009 77,154 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2009 77,154 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Oct 2008 73,465 miles

nearside front tyre inner wall has a very small bulge

offside front suspension leg has a severed oil return hose

Pass 17 Oct 2007 70,083 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 66,404 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 66,404 miles

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 30 Sep 2005 62,153 miles

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

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

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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H895 AKO is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 H895 AKO, 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 H895 AKO registered?

H895 AKO is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 18 October 1990.

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