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J230 KLU

1991 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jun 2027
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

140,862 mi
Last recorded140,862 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ230 KLU
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2026 140,862 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2025 140,594 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Jul 2023 140,510 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess return pipes corroded NSF and OSF (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2022 139,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess OSF and NSF return pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

underside of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 21 May 2021 139,415 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor by subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Offside front and nearside front suspension return pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Fail 17 May 2021 139,412 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Effected by hazards (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Floor by subframe mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Offside front and nearside front suspension return pipes corroded (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Underside of vehicle coated with underseal

Fail 1 Mar 2019 139,399 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed by rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle fouling ABS wiring (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill holed by rust (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function is seriously affected strut drain back pipes broken (5.3.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected pad wear indicator wiring (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Offside Front Brake damaged, but the braking system is not adversely affected pad wear indicator wiring (1.1.21 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 138,955 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 138,955 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 138,345 miles

Front discs and pads worn

Front flexible hoses perished

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 18 May 2015 136,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 132,870 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2014 132,862 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Oil leak

boot floor holed not within prescribed area

Pass 14 May 2013 127,584 miles

Oil leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape + cracking slightly

Fail 13 May 2013 127,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape + cracking slightly

Pass 13 Oct 2011 119,161 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside floor corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2011 119,072 miles

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

Rear Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

nearside floor corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2010 115,911 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 113,155 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2008 107,740 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 103,391 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 97,975 miles

Nail in o/s/r tyre

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 1 Aug 2006 97,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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J230 KLU is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 1991 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 114,742 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 J230 KLU, 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 35 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J230 KLU is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 16 September 1991.

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