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J323 GAP

1992 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,266 mi
Last recorded96,266 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2011
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ323 GAP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2011 96,266 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

offside rear seat belt incompleat?

os/ns front brake discs worn and rusty

Fail 20 Jun 2011 96,151 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

os/ns front brake discs worn and rusty

Pass 29 Jun 2010 88,982 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

play in nearside of steering rack(inner end of track rod).

Fail 22 Jun 2010 88,873 miles

Nearside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

play in nearside of steering rack(inner end of track rod).

Pass 26 Jan 2009 75,501 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 64,183 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

car appers to sit lower on o/s

car has had damage to front spot weld brocken on front leg

Fail 23 Jan 2008 64,179 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

car appers to sit lower on o/s

car has had damage to front spot weld brocken on front leg

cooling fan misaligned

Pass 29 Jan 2007 58,250 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2006 55,046 miles

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

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

n/s/r suspension unit has slight misting of oil

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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J323 GAP is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 J323 GAP, 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 J323 GAP registered?

J323 GAP is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 28 January 1992.

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