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J185 DVJ

1991 Citroen Bx

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,111 mi
Last recorded161,111 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ185 DVJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 161,111 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive suspension (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2023 160,211 miles

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

rear floor pan corroded

slight exhaust leak

Fail 14 Jan 2023 160,211 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

rear floor pan corroded

slight exhaust leak

Pass 7 Jan 2022 159,740 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 159,736 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2020 159,640 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 159,630 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 154,070 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 150,140 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 14,880 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 146,675 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 145,749 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 143,332 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 139,352 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 137,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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J185 DVJ is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J185 DVJ, 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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J185 DVJ is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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