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J353 OVR

1991 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,376 mi
Last recorded145,376 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2010
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ353 OVR
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2010 145,376 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2010 145,376 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter missing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Indicator tell tale inoperative (1.4.A.2a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 May 2009 90,561 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 90,389 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 128,837 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 128,813 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.5e)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 May 2007 121,892 miles

Mechanical brake component securing device loose (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 May 2007 121,892 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 115,063 miles
Fail 18 May 2006 115,063 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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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J353 OVR is a 1991 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 J353 OVR, 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.

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J353 OVR is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 6 November 1991.

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