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H970 PVF

1990 Citroen Bx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests33 (21 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

106,018 mi
Last recorded106,018 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH970 PVF
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 106,018 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

fluid suspension has slight seepage

Fail 3 Mar 2026 106,008 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front and rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength bump stop mounting and bump stop missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

flid suspension has slight seepage

Pass 24 Apr 2025 103,878 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 103,318 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2023 103,317 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis + bump stop missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 102,867 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Dec 2021 102,228 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2021 102,228 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Coolant leak Radiator core ()

Offside Driveshaft seal leaking.

Pass 13 Nov 2020 101,362 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2020 101,362 miles

Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Fuel tank leaking Filler neck (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Suspension unit leaking Pipes on to power steering ram. (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre out of shape.

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 100,117 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 97,050 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 19 Sep 2018 97,041 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively inner wing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front headlight reflector deteriorated

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2017 92,586 miles

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

slight fluid leak from front and rear suspension

Pass 6 Oct 2016 87,370 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2016 87,370 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension fluid slight leak

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 82,853 miles

Brake and suspension pipes greased

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Near side front suspension leg has slight misting of oil

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

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

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

Oil leak

Radiator in poor condition

front suspension weak

Pass 1 Oct 2014 76,344 miles

Chip in near side front head lamp

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2014 76,344 miles

Chip in near side front head lamp

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 67,720 miles

Both outer hand brake cables cracking

Brake pipes and suspension pipes greased

Cv joints noisey

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Slight damage to near side front head lamp lens

Small pin hole in near side front outer drive shaft gaiter

Fail 24 Sep 2013 67,720 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both outer hand brake cables cracking

Brake pipes and suspension pipes greased

Cv joints noisey

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

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

Rear exhaust box deteriated

Slight damage to near side front head lamp lens

Small pin hole in near side front outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 4 Oct 2012 57,901 miles

Front brake flexy hoses perished

Front suspension legs have slight misting of oil

Near side front drive shaft noisey

Fail 4 Oct 2012 57,901 miles

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

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

Front brake flexy hoses perished

Near side front drive shaft noisey

Near side rear tyre low on outer tread

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 50,346 miles

play in n/s/r radius arm bearing

Fail 7 Oct 2011 50,346 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

play in n/s/r radius arm bearing

Pass 8 Sep 2010 49,761 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 46,777 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 46,766 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 41,536 miles

Some light rusting on all suspension and brake pipes.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 41,232 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 40,821 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 40,469 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 40,469 miles

Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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H970 PVF is a 1990 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel 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 H970 PVF, 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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H970 PVF is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 24 September 1990.

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