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J43 BRR

1991 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

144,146 mi
Last recorded144,146 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2008
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ43 BRR
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2008 144,146 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 144,146 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 3 Jan 2007 140,081 miles

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 140,081 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 136,485 miles

o/s front brake disc distorted

Fail 4 Jan 2006 136,467 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

washers poor.front to rear fuel pipes corroded.some distortion of o/s front brake disc.

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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J43 BRR is a 1991 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 J43 BRR, 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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What year was J43 BRR registered?

J43 BRR is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1991.

Is J43 BRR safe to buy?

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