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J261 DWT

1992 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

116,382 mi
Last recorded116,382 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2009
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ261 DWT
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2009 116,382 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 116,382 miles

Centre Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 109,108 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2008 109,108 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 100,592 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2007 100,572 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2006 93,417 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2005 89,459 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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J261 DWT is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J261 DWT, 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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What year was J261 DWT registered?

J261 DWT is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 15 May 1992.

Is J261 DWT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J261 DWT shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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