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J226 UBL

1992 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

78,331 mi
Last recorded78,331 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2011
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ226 UBL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2011 78,331 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 78,331 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2010 77,560 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 75,560 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 75,560 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 74,228 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2007 71,692 miles

Both front brake hoses showing very small cracks.

Near side front and rear tyre treads and walls showing small cracks.

Pass 22 Feb 2006 70,307 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 70,306 miles

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

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

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 UBL is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J226 UBL, 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 UBL registered?

J226 UBL is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 8 January 1992.

Is J226 UBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J226 UBL shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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