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J214 AAB

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

126,804 mi
Last recorded126,804 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2015
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ214 AAB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2015 126,804 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 126,803 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 124,150 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 124,150 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 120,959 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2013 120,959 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 117,763 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 117,763 miles

Fuel pipe excessively chafed (7.2.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Rear Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 115,336 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 115,336 miles

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 111,318 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 111,318 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 108,870 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 108,749 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 108,749 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 8 Nov 2007 105,390 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 8 Nov 2006 103,839 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 103,839 miles

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

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

batery insecure

windscreen cracked on 10 mm limit

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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J214 AAB is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 J214 AAB, 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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J214 AAB is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 August 1991.

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