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A994 JLL

1984 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests17 (8 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate47.1%

Mileage

74,773 mi
Last recorded74,773 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2014
Typical for 1984 Citroen Bx82,593 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA994 JLL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1984
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Nov 2014 74,773 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp inoperative (3.6.G.2)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

corrosion and holes in both front door shuts front of shuts not within prescribed area

corrosion to nearside front chassis rail

corrosion to nearside outer sill and hole in nearside front outer sill not within prescribed area

front wiper detiorating

fuel pipe rusty and rear suspension/brake pipes rusty

handbrake travel

offside front tyre worn inner edge and tyre perishing

Pass 20 Nov 2013 74,539 miles

cooling fan not working

Fail 7 Nov 2013 74,499 miles

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

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

cooling fan not working

Pass 7 Dec 2012 73,516 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 73,502 miles

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

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Fail 28 Sep 2011 72,887 miles

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

o/s front tyre low on inside edge

Pass 28 Sep 2011 72,887 miles

o/s front tyre low on inside edge

Pass 25 Oct 2010 72,235 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 72,198 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2010 71,499 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 71,466 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2009 70,791 miles

Battery insecure

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

o/s front leg pipes slighty corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2008 70,782 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Battery insecure

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 70,488 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2007 70,469 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2006 69,972 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Oct 2006 69,963 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

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

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

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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A994 JLL is a 1984 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.1%.

Across all 1984 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.0% with a typical mileage of 82,593 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 A994 JLL, 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 42 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was A994 JLL registered?

A994 JLL is a 1984 Citroen Bx, first registered on 22 March 1984.

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