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H943 FTJ

1990 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,369 mi
Last recorded171,369 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2008
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH943 FTJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2008 171,369 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2008 171,360 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 157,327 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2007 157,327 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Nov 2006 154,756 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2006 154,660 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 150,920 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 150,759 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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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H943 FTJ is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 H943 FTJ, 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 H943 FTJ registered?

H943 FTJ is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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