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J144 GBV

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

114,149 mi
Last recorded114,149 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ144 GBV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 114,149 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

battery insecure

front brake discs corroded

Fail 3 Dec 2012 114,145 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

battery insecure

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2011 111,736 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak

o/s front and both rear tyres are wearing on inner and outer edges of tread

o/s front inner drive shaft gaitor is split

Pass 1 Oct 2010 110,600 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 1 Oct 2010 110,600 miles

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Fail 24 Sep 2010 110,600 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Oil leak

o/s rear tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

underside of vehicle is corroded in various places

Pass 10 Sep 2009 110,600 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

o/s rear tyre is wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 27 Sep 2008 110,600 miles

Front bumper insecure

wiper linkage worn

Fail 15 Sep 2008 110,600 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Front bumper insecure

wiper linkage worn

Pass 10 Sep 2007 110,600 miles

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

Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2006 108,157 miles

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front strut has signs of previous oil leakage

rear rubber exhaust mount cracking

signs of diesel leakage under engine

Fail 9 Sep 2006 108,157 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

nearside front strut has signs of previous oil leakage

rear rubber exhaust mount cracking

signs of diesel leakage under engine

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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J144 GBV 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 58.3%.

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 J144 GBV, 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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J144 GBV is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 12 August 1991.

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