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J119 GCR

1991 Citroen Bx

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

191,404 mi
Last recorded191,404 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ119 GCR
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 191,404 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2025 191,402 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 118,164 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2014 118,164 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)

Oil leak

Pass 24 Sep 2013 172,428 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 172,423 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 158,416 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 148,198 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 148,198 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2011 147,464 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

front discs wear and pitting...also general underside arond suspension mounts

front tyres wear to edges

brake test abandoned due to hydraulic leaks

Fail 12 Jul 2011 147,282 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 9 Jun 2011 146,040 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front discs pitted/corroded.

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2010 138,112 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2009 134,262 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 134,262 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 129,773 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 129,773 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 124,068 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 117,331 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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J119 GCR is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 J119 GCR, 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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J119 GCR is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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