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J447 RPD

1992 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

93,276 mi
Last recorded93,276 miles
Recorded on9 May 2014
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ447 RPD
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 May 2014 93,276 miles

Engine oil leak

Pass 1 May 2013 86,627 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 79,451 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2012 79,258 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

front bumper not 100% secure

rear wiper

Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,180 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)

o/s/f and n/s/f indicator lenses broken but not showing white light

slight hyd leak freom hyd regulator

Fail 27 Apr 2011 76,180 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

o/s/f and n/s/f indicator lenses broken but not showing white light

slight hyd leak freom hyd regulator

Pass 23 Apr 2010 74,733 miles

osr sphere damp--fuel pipes very rusty--major oil leaks--long handbrake travel--suspension/brake pipes rusty

Fail 23 Apr 2010 74,733 miles

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

osr sphere damp--fuel pipes very rusty--major oil leaks--long handbrake travel--suspension/brake pipes rusty

Pass 2 Apr 2009 73,108 miles

long handbrake travel--fuel pipes rusty--major oil leaks---exhaust blow at rea box--osr sphere damp

Pass 22 Apr 2008 72,096 miles

engine oily

n/s/f head light chipped

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/f indercator lens broken

o/s/f tyre low and perishing

Fail 22 Apr 2008 72,096 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

engine oily

n/s/f head light chipped

n/s/r light lens cracked

o/s/f indercator lens broken

o/s/f tyre low and perishing

Pass 1 May 2007 71,225 miles

o/s/f suspension hard

rear wheel bearings a bit noisey

Pass 20 Apr 2006 70,766 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2006 70,766 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

n/s/r light lens cracked

n/s/r tyre perished

o/s/f tyre perished

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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J447 RPD is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J447 RPD, 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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J447 RPD is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 10 January 1992.

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