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H715 JBM

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,358 mi
Last recorded180,358 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2014
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH715 JBM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2014 180,358 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

corrossion formed at nearside front inner wing section

irregular wear at nearside front tyre inner edge

offside front brake disc inner surface is corrodded reducing braking area

Pass 11 Nov 2013 179,986 miles

Oil leak

corrossion formed at both sides front inner wing sections

rear exhaust section deteriorated

Pass 13 Nov 2012 154,423 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides front flexible brake hoses perished .

Pass 7 Nov 2011 128,664 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both sides rear tyres worn on inner edges

nearside rear floor section corrodded to excess outside prescribed area

wear detected at nearside front lower arm rear bush not considered to be excessivee

Pass 12 Nov 2010 102,916 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2009 98,589 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Jul 2009 98,589 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jul 2008 92,902 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2007 88,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2007 88,080 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2006 86,271 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2006 86,271 miles

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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H715 JBM is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 H715 JBM, 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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H715 JBM is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 April 1991.

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