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J359 LLB

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,821 mi
Last recorded92,821 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2017
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ359 LLB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 18 Apr 2017 92,821 miles

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened inner wheelarch (2.4.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 87,799 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

very oily under engine

Fail 8 Sep 2015 87,783 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2014 87,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust mount braket broken

Pass 13 Aug 2014 87,783 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust mount braket broken

Pass 27 Aug 2013 85,091 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 84,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 31 Aug 2012 84,185 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 83,564 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 82,589 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 21 Jul 2010 82,589 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Aug 2009 81,384 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2009 81,340 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 79,584 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 76,945 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 76,945 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2006 73,801 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake hose perished

both rear near and offside sub-frame mount perished.

nearside front cv boot wet.

parking brake lever travel high.

rear bumper damaged.

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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J359 LLB is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 J359 LLB, 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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J359 LLB is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 20 August 1991.

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