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J226 ERH

1992 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

56,600 mi
Last recorded56,600 miles
Recorded on29 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ226 ERH
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 May 2012 56,600 miles
Fail 28 May 2012 56,600 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 55,657 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes slighley corroded

n/s front disc brake reduced inner surface area

Fail 1 Jun 2011 55,652 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame attachment rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

fuel pipes slighley corroded

n/s front disc brake reduced inner surface area

Pass 12 Jan 2009 53,835 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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J226 ERH is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J226 ERH, 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 J226 ERH registered?

J226 ERH is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 2 January 1992.

Is J226 ERH safe to buy?

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