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J258 TOB

1991 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

173,016 mi
Last recorded173,016 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2007
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ258 TOB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2007 173,016 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2007 173,016 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2006 167,469 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2006 167,469 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Centre Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Nov 2005 162,668 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Nov 2005 162,667 miles

Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

engine oil leaking all over

rear/middle exhaust pipe correded but not leaking

water pump seems to be leaking

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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J258 TOB is a 1991 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J258 TOB, 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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J258 TOB is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 October 1991.

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