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J315 ARM

1992 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

173,355 mi
Last recorded173,355 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2025
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ315 ARM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2025 173,355 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2025 173,338 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS /FLOOR HOLED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength CHASSIS/FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SILLS BOTH (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 171,552 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2024 171,548 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))

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

Pass 4 Oct 2023 168,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Oct 2023 168,329 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2022 162,731 miles

heavily undersealed

Fail 8 May 2013 157,470 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2013 157,470 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 144,687 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2012 144,192 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front parking brake cable outer cover very worn

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 134,520 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 134,520 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 4 May 2010 125,000 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 117,353 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 117,353 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 107,698 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 107,698 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 14 Apr 2007 102,930 miles

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 14 Apr 2007 102,930 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2006 95,310 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2006 95,310 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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J315 ARM is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 J315 ARM, 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 J315 ARM registered?

J315 ARM is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 11 March 1992.

Is J315 ARM safe to buy?

The MOT history for J315 ARM shows 22 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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