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J295 OTT

1992 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

170,922 mi
Last recorded170,922 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2011
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ295 OTT
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2011 170,922 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 170,437 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Mar 2010 161,224 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 149,158 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 149,158 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 144,689 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2008 144,661 miles

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Mar 2007 137,398 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2007 137,398 miles

Nearside Front Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Apr 2006 133,233 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2006 133,233 miles

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

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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J295 OTT is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J295 OTT, 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 J295 OTT registered?

J295 OTT is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 24 March 1992.

Is J295 OTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for J295 OTT shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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