MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,149 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)
Oil leak
battery insecure
front brake discs corroded
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
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
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
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
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
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
Front bumper insecure
wiper linkage worn
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
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)
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
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?
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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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