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J271 VAC

1992 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

224,523 mi
Last recorded224,523 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2008
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ271 VAC
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2008 224,523 miles

nearside rear outer sill heavily undersealed

oil leak

rear exhaust rubber perished

Pass 22 Oct 2007 220,927 miles

nearside outer sill slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 19 Oct 2007 220,919 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

nearsie rear outer sill slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 23 Oct 2006 218,873 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Oct 2006 218,865 miles

Offside Front Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2005 217,145 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 217,145 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

fuel pipes corroded

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 VAC is a 1992 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J271 VAC, 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 J271 VAC registered?

J271 VAC is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 May 1992.

Is J271 VAC safe to buy?

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