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J145 MDV

1991 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

132,846 mi
Last recorded132,846 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ145 MDV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2007 132,846 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2007 132,846 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

front brake pads low

front number plate cracked

main accumulator damp

near side and off side rear chassis rusty by fuel tank

near side front brake caliper damp

off side safty return pipe perished

Pass 27 Sep 2006 125,568 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 125,568 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front handbrake cables insecure

front pads low

Pass 27 Sep 2005 119,675 miles

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

front strut return pipes perishing

Fail 27 Sep 2005 119,675 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

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

front strut return pipes perishing

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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J145 MDV is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J145 MDV, 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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What year was J145 MDV registered?

J145 MDV is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 15 August 1991.

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