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J388 BCH

1992 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

55,689 mi
Last recorded55,689 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2007
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ388 BCH
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2007 55,689 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 55,689 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Gas suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2006 54,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 30 Oct 2006 57,343 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Steering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 51,879 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2005 51,879 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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J388 BCH is a 1992 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J388 BCH, 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 J388 BCH registered?

J388 BCH is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 3 January 1992.

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