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J151 KLU

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

137,521 mi
Last recorded137,521 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ151 KLU
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Oct 2020 137,521 miles

Central Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Central Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking running down suspension leg onto lower arm (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Central front to rear brake pipes / suspension pipes / fuel pipes corroded and covered in grease / underseal

Front Upper Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front handbrake cable rubbing on steering rack gaiter

Nearside Rear Upper floor pan holed and corroded close to rear exhaust mount

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear secondary fuel tank strap broken / fuel tank still secure

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

handbrake travel almost on maximum indicating service adjustment maybe required

Pass 24 Apr 2019 133,655 miles

Engine covers , under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

Nearside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight play in the steering & OSF & NSF track rod ends

Steering column shaft has slight end float

exhaust is corroded & has minor gas leak

oiled in the engine Bay Area

rear brakes just met minimum requirements, needs adjustment / repair

under body, brake pipes & fuel pipes are covered in chassis black

Pass 20 Mar 2018 132,743 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2018 132,735 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 7 Apr 2017 130,099 miles

OSF & NSF Anti roll bar links have slight play

OSF & NSF track ends have slight play

Steering column shaft has slight end float

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

oil leak in the engine bay

rear tyres are getting close to legal limit on both sides NSR & OSR

under body covered in protective coating film

Fail 7 Apr 2017 130,099 miles

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

OSF & NSF Anti roll bar links have slight play

OSF & NSF track ends have slight play

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering column shaft has slight end float

engine covers & under trays are fitted thus not allowing full inspection of certain components

oil leak in the engine bay

rear tyres are getting close to legal limit on both sides NSR & OSR

under body covered in protective coating film

Pass 5 Feb 2016 126,580 miles

OSF & NSF Anti roll bar links have slight play

OSF & NSF track ends have slight play

Steering column shaft has slight end float

oil leak in the engine bay

Pass 17 Jan 2015 123,127 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 121,800 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 118,042 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 118,039 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 113,260 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 106,929 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2011 106,927 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 103,403 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 98,617 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 94,524 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 92,663 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 90,997 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2006 90,997 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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J151 KLU is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J151 KLU, 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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J151 KLU is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 13 August 1991.

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