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J383 WAW

1992 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

221,716 mi
Last recorded221,716 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2018
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ383 WAW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2018 221,716 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2017 212,836 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2017 212,825 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage front bumper (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear outer sill (5.2.6)

offside handbrake cable outer casing worn rubbing on tyre when turned

oil leak

slight fluid leak on suspension (front sphere damp)

Pass 3 Aug 2016 201,746 miles

Front sphere on gear box damp around

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear sphere return pipe weeping

Offside front parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. performance low (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 194,402 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 194,402 miles

Nearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Offside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 188,390 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2013 170,842 miles
Fail 25 May 2013 170,831 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 156,392 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 150,779 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 150,779 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 150,121 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 143,282 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 137,431 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 128,489 miles

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

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

offside front door inner door handle faulty but opening door

power steering slightly notchy

Pass 6 Feb 2006 114,225 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 114,218 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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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J383 WAW is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J383 WAW, 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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J383 WAW is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 January 1992.

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