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J246 YUB

1991 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

90,291 mi
Last recorded90,291 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ246 YUB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 90,291 miles

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2016 90,281 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2015 90,162 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 90,142 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

advice osf headlight lens missing

Pass 14 Mar 2013 90,097 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Mar 2013 90,096 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Mar 2012 89,817 miles

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Fail 21 Mar 2012 89,817 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe slightly chafed (7.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 89,598 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 89,398 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 89,395 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2010 89,331 miles

Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 88,317 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 88,315 miles

Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (1.7.4b)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007
Fail 21 Mar 2007

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 85,896 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 85,893 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2006 85,891 miles

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

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

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

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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J246 YUB is a 1991 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 J246 YUB, 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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What year was J246 YUB registered?

J246 YUB is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 October 1991.

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