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H948 ERO

1990 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

88,510 mi
Last recorded88,510 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH948 ERO
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 10 Sep 2015 88,510 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 88,406 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 26 Nov 2013 88,392 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 88,178 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 88,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 87,608 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 87,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2010 82,068 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 81,528 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2009 80,516 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2008 76,807 miles

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre sidewall signs of cracking

Fail 22 Oct 2008 76,805 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre sidewall signs of cracking

Pass 31 Oct 2007 75,070 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 75,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Apr 2006 72,106 miles

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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H948 ERO is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 H948 ERO, 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 H948 ERO registered?

H948 ERO is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 October 1990.

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