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J205 EHT

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

174,281 mi
Last recorded174,281 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ205 EHT
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 174,281 miles

front number plate slightly damaged

reverse lights innop

Fail 19 Jun 2012 174,279 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pump leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front number plate slightly damaged

reverse lights innop

Pass 13 Apr 2011 164,487 miles

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/r headlight unit damaged but not showing white light

o/s/f handbrake outer cable deteriorating

Fail 11 Apr 2011 164,485 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

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

Spare tyre defective

front number plate slightly damaged

n/s/r headlight unit damaged but not showing white light

o/s/f handbrake outer cable deteriorating

Pass 8 Apr 2010 157,486 miles

spare tyre illegal

suspension return pipes starting to crack

Fail 6 Apr 2010 157,484 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

spare tyre illegal

suspension return pipes starting to crack

Pass 3 Apr 2009 149,615 miles

front wiper rack worn

Fail 23 Mar 2009 149,613 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)

front wiper rack worn

Pass 8 Aug 2007 137,604 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 125,100 miles

o/s/f suspension return pipe starting to crack

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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J205 EHT is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J205 EHT, 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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J205 EHT is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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