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J262 SRX

1991 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

72,277 mi
Last recorded72,277 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ262 SRX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2007 72,277 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 72,277 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 66,183 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 66,183 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 66,779 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

advise brake warning light

advise oil levl on minimum

Front bumper insecure

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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J262 SRX is a 1991 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J262 SRX, 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 J262 SRX registered?

J262 SRX is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J262 SRX safe to buy?

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