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H986 EEG

1991 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jun 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

218,254 mi
Last recorded218,254 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH986 EEG
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2026 218,254 miles

front and rear pads unable to check

Fail 26 May 2026 218,254 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak o/s/r displacer unit leaking (5.3.2 (b))

front and rear pads unable to check

Pass 24 Oct 2024 217,654 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing corroded between suspension unit and fluid reservoir. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Oct 2024 217,643 miles

Nearside 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 Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing corroded between suspension unit and fluid reservoir. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2023 217,205 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Slight leak from radiator cap. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 216,728 miles

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant cap leaking. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 216,096 miles

Nearside Rear Passenger footwell holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Fail 8 Sep 2021 216,094 miles

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Passenger footwell holed but not within 30cm of a prescribed area.

Pass 10 Sep 2020 215,573 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2019 214,028 miles
Fail 8 May 2019 214,003 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Shock mounting under bonnet. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 213,080 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 212,580 miles

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 May 2017 212,566 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 211,736 miles

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Holes in boot floor.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 211,721 miles

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Holes in boot floor.

Pass 6 May 2015 209,736 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 May 2014 206,894 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 9 May 2013 203,868 miles

N/S/R tyre inside sidewall perished.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

surface corrosion on suspension/brake pipes at front cross member.

Pass 22 May 2012 200,599 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2011 197,478 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2010 194,724 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight misting of oil on regulator

Pass 27 May 2009 191,322 miles

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 187,821 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2007 183,777 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 31 May 2006 180,515 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front suspension return rubber pipes cracked

nearside front suspension return pipe rusty

Fail 22 May 2006 83,438 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front suspension return rubber pipes cracked

nearside and centre rear seats removed. belts not tested.

nearside front suspension return pipe corroded

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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H986 EEG is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

Across all 1991 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 114,742 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 H986 EEG, 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 35 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H986 EEG is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 January 1991.

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