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J233 SBU

1992 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

86,413 mi
Last recorded86,413 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2009
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ233 SBU
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Sep 2009 86,413 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 86,413 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 80,163 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 80,163 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s/f tyre --- outer sidewall cut.

Pass 31 Aug 2007 73,899 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 30 Aug 2007 73,898 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Engine/gearbox mounting(s) defective

Pass 1 Sep 2006 108,144 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 108,144 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

boot floor corroded.

engine oil leak,n/s/f.

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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J233 SBU is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J233 SBU, 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 J233 SBU registered?

J233 SBU is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 20 May 1992.

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