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J285 LAF

1992 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Dec 2026
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

177,028 mi
Last recorded177,028 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ285 LAF
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 177,028 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Nov 2025 177,025 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension pipe leaking Steering rack area (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension pipe modified so that its function is affected Suspension return pipe is broken (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe leaking Top of the brake master cylinder (5.3.5 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 177,011 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle Oil contamination on brake disc (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension pipe leaking Shock absorber pipes (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Suspension levelling valve leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated Lower steering rubber UJ excessively cracked split (2.2.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Brake master cylinder leaking (1.1.10 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 176,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose corroded both hoses corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess all suspension pipes coated in grease (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 176,720 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes coated in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel hose corroded both hoses corroded (6.1.3 (c) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess all suspension pipes coated in grease (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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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J285 LAF is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 J285 LAF, 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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J285 LAF is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 20 March 1992.

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