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J217 TKV

1992 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

222,862 mi
Last recorded222,862 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2013
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ217 TKV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2013 222,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Various oil leaks underneath vehicle.

Fail 19 Jun 2013 222,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Nearside Outer Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Various oil leaks underneath vehicle.

Pass 28 Jun 2012 217,800 miles

brake security valve return pipe perished.

chassis corroded above rear axle, unable to gain access to inspect.

nearside front chassis corroded inside wheel arch area.

nearside handbrake cable touches whell on full lock, adjustment required.

radiator weeping at seems.

rear tyre treads at 2mm.

slight hydraulic fluid leak at rear height corrector and pressure regulator.

slight rub mark at top of nearside brake hose.

small amount of play present within nearside front wheeel.

Fail 21 Jun 2012 217,668 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear tyre treads at 2mm.

brake security valve return pipe perished.

chassis corroded above rear axle, unable to gain access to inspect.

nearside front chassis corroded inside wheel arch area.

nearside front tyrte tread on legal limit and requires replacing.

nearside handbrake cable touches whell on full lock, adjustment required.

radiator weeping at seems.

slight hydraulic fluid leak at rear height corrector and pressure regulator.

slight rub mark at top of nearside brake hose.

small amount of play present within nearside front wheeel.

Pass 28 Jun 2011 211,908 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 211,776 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2010 203,850 miles

slight hydraulic fluid leak at distibuter valve unions.

slight rub mark on nearside front brake hose.

various oil leaks.

Fail 16 Jun 2010 203,610 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight hydraulic fluid leak at distibuter valve unions.

slight rub mark on nearside front brake hose.

various oil leaks.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 195,736 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 195,736 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 186,460 miles

corrosin to nearside front inner wheel arch area.

exhaust rear silencer supported via means of temporary repair.

nearside handbrake cable rubbing on wheel rim on full lock.

nearside rear floorpan corroded badly, repairs will soon be required.

offsie rear suspension arm bearings worn, play present.

slight rub marks to nearside front brake hose.

various oil leaks to underside of vehicle.

very slight perishing visible to steering coupling.

Pass 21 Jun 2007 175,383 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 175,383 miles

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

Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Jun 2006 165,624 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 165,350 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

fuel lines heavily corroded.

fuel return hose at fuel pump split.

lower holes in front washer jet blocked.

nearside handbrake cable touches tyre side wall on full lock.

nearside strut return pipes perishing badly.

rear height corrector leaking slightly.

security valve return piping perishing.

slight perishing to nearside front brake hose, slight rub mark too, possibly touching strut return pipes.

some evidence of perishing to steering coupling rubber.

Pass 21 Jun 2005 155,948 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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J217 TKV is a 1992 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 J217 TKV, 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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J217 TKV is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 19 May 1992.

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