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H949 DGS

1990 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Sep 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

240,624 mi
Last recorded240,624 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH949 DGS
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2026 240,624 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 239,771 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 238,459 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 237,328 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2023 237,328 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 16 Aug 2022 236,286 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2022 236,286 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 235,469 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 25 Aug 2021 235,463 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 234,509 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2019 233,430 miles

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

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded off

Fail 12 Jun 2019 233,428 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Exhaust bracket corroded off

Pass 7 Jun 2018 231,159 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2018 231,156 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 228,664 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 224,486 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2016 224,486 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 216,937 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Jun 2014 212,828 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 212,828 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2013 207,967 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2013 207,965 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Oil leak

Pass 23 May 2012 201,773 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 193,691 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 184,654 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 184,654 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 176,066 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 168,339 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 168,339 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jun 2007 160,749 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2007 160,749 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Jun 2006 151,188 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 151,187 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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H949 DGS is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 H949 DGS, 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 H949 DGS registered?

H949 DGS is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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