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J166 TTM

1991 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

169,569 mi
Last recorded169,569 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2020
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ166 TTM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2020 169,569 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2020 169,569 miles

Brake valve leaking Front of engine/gearbox (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Corroded/hole (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Both front subframe rear mounting prescribed areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension unit damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected insecure (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jun 2019 167,130 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess Slightly damp (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jun 2019 167,130 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2018 164,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre pressure was very low. Rectified before brake test.

Pass 7 Jun 2017 162,583 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear wheel bearings have slight whirring

Fail 7 Jun 2017 162,583 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear wheel bearings have slight whirring

Pass 14 Jun 2016 160,637 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s parking brake cable rubbing on tyre

Fail 6 Jun 2016 160,637 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

n/s parking brake cable rubbing on tyre

Pass 22 Jun 2015 158,606 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

hand brake cable rubbing on n/s/f tyre

height suspension lever seized

n/s sill rusty

Fail 12 Jun 2015 158,606 miles

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

hand brake cable rubbing on n/s/f tyre

height suspension lever seized

n/s sill rusty

Pass 21 May 2014 156,243 miles

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

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

misting of lhm fluid on n/s/r suspension bellows

parking brake cable rubbing on n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Jun 2013 153,434 miles

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 May 2012 151,157 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 22 May 2012 151,157 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2011 148,600 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 148,600 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

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

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

l/h parking brake cable contacting tyre on lock

Pass 15 Jun 2010 145,448 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

l/h parking brake cable rubbing on lock

Fail 7 Jun 2010 145,368 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

l/h parking brake cable rubbing on lock

Pass 8 Jun 2009 142,102 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2008 139,141 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 139,141 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 135,344 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 May 2007 135,344 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 133,945 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2006 133,931 miles

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

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

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

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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J166 TTM is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 J166 TTM, 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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J166 TTM is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 October 1991.

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