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J27 HMW

1991 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

157,198 mi
Last recorded157,198 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ27 HMW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 157,198 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 147,785 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 142,697 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 138,159 miles

nearside @ offside front brake hoses starting to perish

nearside outer driveshaft gaitor loose on cv

Pass 29 Dec 2007 129,476 miles

nearside outer drive shaft gaitor slightly loose

very slight play offside rear wheel bearings

Pass 5 Jan 2007 127,168 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 127,156 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

both front brake hoses starting to perish

engine oil leak

indicator switch repaired

n/s front seatbelt starting to fray

Pass 5 Jan 2006 120,714 miles

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

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

clutch pedal rubber very worn

nearside front tyre side wall slighty damaged and wheel rim

Fail 19 Dec 2005 120,607 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Inner Front Upper Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Gas suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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J27 HMW is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 J27 HMW, 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 J27 HMW registered?

J27 HMW is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 November 1991.

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