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J113 TKV

1992 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,771 mi
Last recorded136,771 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2015
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ113 TKV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2015 136,771 miles

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

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

unable to check both front and rear brake pads

Pass 18 Dec 2014 131,959 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

advise unable to check rear brake pads

Fail 16 Dec 2014 131,958 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

advise unable to check rear brake pads

Pass 9 Jan 2014 127,209 miles

Coolant leak

front brake pads close to legal limit

o/s rear tyre worn on inner sidewall

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 Dec 2012 120,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing thin

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in o/s front lower balljoint

Fail 20 Dec 2012 120,618 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Oil leak

front brake pads wearing thin

fuel pipes corroded

slight play in o/s front lower balljoint

Pass 22 Dec 2011 113,448 miles

Oil leak

Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise gearbox oil leak

advise unable to check both front and both rear brake pads

Pass 23 Dec 2010 105,655 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s front hub contaminated with grease

n/s front wing slight damage

Fail 20 Dec 2010 105,634 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

n/s front hub contaminated with grease

n/s front wing slight damage

Pass 14 Jan 2010 96,193 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise off side front indecator damaged

advise off side rear light lense damaged

advise rear brake discs corroded

advise unable to check front and rear brake pads

Fail 4 Jan 2010 96,155 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advise off side front indecator damaged

advise off side rear light lense damaged

advise rear brake discs corroded

advise unable to check front and rear brake pads

Fail 16 Mar 2006 95,742 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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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J113 TKV is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

Across all 1992 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 125,974 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 J113 TKV, 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 34 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J113 TKV registered?

J113 TKV is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 22 January 1992.

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