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J248 YUB

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

158,931 mi
Last recorded158,931 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2014
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ248 YUB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 1 Apr 2014 158,931 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 158,931 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 158,752 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 158,417 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 158,417 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 157,222 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 157,220 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 155,398 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 24 Mar 2010 155,398 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 153,269 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 150,019 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 145,867 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 142,128 miles

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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J248 YUB is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J248 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 J248 YUB registered?

J248 YUB is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 October 1991.

Is J248 YUB safe to buy?

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