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H978 BPO

1990 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests34 (21 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate61.8%

Mileage

70,400 mi
Last recorded70,400 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH978 BPO
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 13 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2026 70,400 miles

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

Central Front Steering very stiff

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Feb 2025 69,923 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Various engine leak s (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from head gasket corner (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe modified but function not affected Broken fluid return pipe (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 68,538 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2023 66,404 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2022 63,839 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2022 63,839 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 62,479 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2020 62,092 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2020 62,092 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 60,016 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 57,869 miles

Offside Rear Suspension squeek

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Feb 2017 56,239 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 56,239 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Feb 2016 55,983 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 55,983 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 55,687 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2015 55,687 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 55,127 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 54,551 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 54,551 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

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

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 10 Feb 2012 54,003 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 53,999 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 53,430 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 53,430 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 52,896 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2010 52,885 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2009 52,316 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 52,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2008 57,833 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 57,833 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 51,296 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 57,280 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2006 50,565 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2006 50,565 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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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H978 BPO is a 1990 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.8%.

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 H978 BPO, 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 H978 BPO registered?

H978 BPO is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 9 August 1990.

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