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J240 TKV

1992 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2011
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

171,583 mi
Last recorded171,583 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ240 TKV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2010 171,583 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 171,520 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Nov 2009 166,990 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 166,965 miles

Centre Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Hand brake travel is long

Large oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 12 Nov 2008 166,330 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2008 166,327 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 164,143 miles

LHM fluid leaks

both cv boots perished and in poor condition

fault starting o/s/r light cluster

n/s/f brake warning light wire insecure

rear tyres poor condition and getting low on tread

Fail 22 Nov 2007 164,143 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

LHM fluid leaks

both cv boots perished and in poor condition

fault starting o/s/r light cluster

n/s/f brake warning light wire insecure

rear tyres poor condition and getting low on tread

Pass 28 Nov 2006 160,937 miles

Front number plate damaged †

O/s/f tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 21 Nov 2006 160,931 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Front number plate is split

O/s/f tyre is worn on the inner edge

Wiper blade is split

Pass 18 Nov 2005 157,212 miles

front number plate is in poor condition †handbrake cables in poor condition †

Fail 17 Nov 2005 157,211 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front number plate is in very poor condition †Damage o/s front and rear †Handbrake cables in poor condition †

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 TKV is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 J240 TKV, 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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J240 TKV is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 8 June 1992.

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