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J223 DUC

1992 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2007
Tests3 (1 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate33.3%

Mileage

94,856 mi
Last recorded94,856 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ223 DUC
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Oct 2007 94,856 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

front no plate cracked

Pass 9 Oct 2006 92,936 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2006 92,912 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

front brake imbalance 20% .close to 25% max

front suspension hoses perishing

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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J223 DUC is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.

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 J223 DUC, 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 J223 DUC registered?

J223 DUC is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 28 February 1992.

Is J223 DUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J223 DUC shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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