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J240 AOO

1992 Citroen Bx

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

100,171 mi
Last recorded100,171 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2013
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ240 AOO
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2013 100,171 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s rear door badly damaged

o/s end n/s front brake hoses perished

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2012 92,181 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

o/s front brake disc slightly pitted

Pass 21 Mar 2011 83,905 miles

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 19 Mar 2011 83,905 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Brake vacuum build up slow (3.3.E.6)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2010 78,566 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 72,219 miles

both front brake discs have surface corrosion on edges (inside)

both handbrake outer sleeves showing signs of wear

front no plate damaged but readable

Fail 18 Mar 2009 72,034 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

both front brake discs have surface corrosion on edges (inside)

both handbrake outer sleeves showing signs of wear

front no plate damaged but readable

Pass 25 Mar 2008 60,096 miles

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

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

front no plate damaged but readable

handbrake lever travel becoming excessive

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 19 Mar 2007 45,528 miles

front no plate damaged but still readable †rear exhaust box has surface corrosion on it

Fail 15 Mar 2007 45,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

fron t no plate damaged but still readable †rear exhaust box has surface corrosion on it

Pass 16 Mar 2006 30,278 miles

rear exhaust box has surface corrosion on it †n/s front suspension leak off pipes weeping

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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J240 AOO is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 J240 AOO, 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 J240 AOO registered?

J240 AOO is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 27 March 1992.

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