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J195 SVS

1992 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

251,337 mi
Last recorded251,337 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ195 SVS
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 251,337 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Quater pannel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Nov 2018 251,337 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B post, and C post. (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced B post (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe clips or supports missing, pipe adequately supported Pipe to flexi (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Quater pannel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Dec 2017 250,059 miles

Nearside Front Handbrake cable chaffed.

Offside Front Handbrake cable chaffed.

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion Wheel arch. (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Feb 2017 244,365 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 235,878 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 235,878 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2015 225,975 miles

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2015 225,974 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jan 2014 210,766 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 199,253 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 199,249 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 195,956 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 191,561 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2011 191,558 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 188,109 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 184,943 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 184,943 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is severely distorted (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Coolant leak

Pass 11 Mar 2008 178,330 miles

o/s floor slightly corroed

Pass 6 Mar 2007 170,474 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 162,447 miles

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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J195 SVS is a 1992 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1992 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 125,974 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 J195 SVS, 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 34 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J195 SVS registered?

J195 SVS is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 11 May 1992.

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