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H91 VUY

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

137,292 mi
Last recorded137,292 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2019
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH91 VUY
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2019 137,292 miles

Natural idle uneven

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 137,044 miles

Offside Front Slight play osf top strut mount

Pass 6 Sep 2017 136,869 miles

Offside Rear Multiple small surface crack in sidewalls

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

Pass 28 Jun 2016 136,240 miles

Multiple small surface cracks in inside sidewall

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Jul 2014 136,235 miles

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Jun 2014 136,228 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

all front suspension pipes soft/deteriated

Pass 24 Nov 2011 135,290 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 135,290 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

bad coolant leak.

oil leaks noted

Pass 25 Nov 2010 135,061 miles

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

gearbox/engine oil leak

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Fail 24 Nov 2010 135,058 miles

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

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

gearbox/engine oil leak

slight corrosion to rear chassis

Pass 15 May 2009 134,269 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f handbrake cable fouling wheel

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 8 May 2009 134,268 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/f handbrake cable fouling wheel

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 23 Jul 2008 134,244 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Centre Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2007 132,429 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jan 2006 125,706 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

sill covers fitted

Fail 16 Nov 2005 125,690 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

sill covers fitted

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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H91 VUY is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 H91 VUY, 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 H91 VUY registered?

H91 VUY is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 16 May 1991.

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