MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
253,155 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
Nearside Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Gear knob coming loose
Handbrake needs adjustment
Non obligatory mirror damaged
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Fuel pipe/s corroded
Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
small hole in o/s/r lamp but not showing white light
Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Citroen Bx?
Based on 40,178 MOT tests across 8,590 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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J397 MKE is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.
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 J397 MKE, 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 J397 MKE registered?
J397 MKE is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 2 January 1992.
Is J397 MKE safe to buy?
The MOT history for J397 MKE shows 7 tests with a 42.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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