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J229 XLS

1992 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

120,486 mi
Last recorded120,486 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2006
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ229 XLS
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2006 120,486 miles

Suspension very lazy to pickup from bottom. recommend system be serviced.

Fail 28 Feb 2006 120,486 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pillar A on the nearside is corroded & holed but not within a prescribed area but is around the nearside front door top hindge, which may pull out off the remaining pillar.

Rear brakes recorded a lower effort than would normally be expected.

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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J229 XLS is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J229 XLS, 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 J229 XLS registered?

J229 XLS is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 18 April 1992.

Is J229 XLS safe to buy?

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