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J209 PBW

1992 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,750 mi
Last recorded167,750 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ209 PBW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 167,750 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 167,143 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 166,700 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 166,693 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 166,245 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 166,239 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 7 May 2008 165,807 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 165,807 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 164,121 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 161,957 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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J209 PBW is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J209 PBW, 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 J209 PBW registered?

J209 PBW is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 24 January 1992.

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