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J271 FGO

1992 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,364 mi
Last recorded99,364 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2012
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ271 FGO
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2012 99,364 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

CORROSION STARTING INNER REAR SILL SUSPENSION MOUNTING AREA

FRONT HANDBRAKE CABLES IN POOR CONDITION

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

HANDBRAKE HIGH > ADJUSTMENT WITH PADS

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 91,596 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 91,596 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 85,057 miles

slight oil leak from flow.

Pass 1 May 2009 78,945 miles

OUTER FRONT HANDBRAKE CABLES ARE SPLIT/CRACKED. H/B OPPERATION NOT AFFECTED

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 78,944 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

DISCS ARE WORN, PORRODED AND PITTED = CHECK MINIMUM THICKNESS

OUTER FRONT HANDBRAKE CABLES ARE SPLIT/CRACKED. H/B OPPERATION NOT AFFECTED

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

Pass 2 May 2008 72,953 miles

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

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 May 2008 72,953 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 May 2007 68,778 miles

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

Pass 25 May 2006 67,113 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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J271 FGO is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 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 J271 FGO, 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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J271 FGO is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 June 1992.

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