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J252 PFX

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2006
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,649 mi
Last recorded80,649 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2007
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ252 PFX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 27 Feb 2007 80,649 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 76,735 miles

tyre sizes incorrect rears †both front flexible brake pipes beginning to perish †both rear tyre treads worn on inner edge

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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J252 PFX is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J252 PFX, 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 J252 PFX registered?

J252 PFX is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 20 September 1991.

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