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J316 CYO

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,438 mi
Last recorded137,438 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2008
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ316 CYO
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2008 137,438 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 137,432 miles

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

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 3 Aug 2007 132,117 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2007 131,891 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 11 Jul 2006 125,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2006 125,097 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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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J316 CYO is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J316 CYO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J316 CYO registered?

J316 CYO is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 September 1991.

Is J316 CYO safe to buy?

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