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J456 SDV

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2023
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

137,864 mi
Last recorded137,864 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2022
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ456 SDV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Sep 2022 137,864 miles

All 4 tyres cracking

Tail gait mount corroded

Fail 15 Aug 2022 137,838 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

All 4 tyres cracking

Nearside Rear Upper Boot lid component corroded but not likely to cause injury (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jun 2021 137,730 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2021 137,730 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))

Fail 29 Oct 2020 137,705 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2019 137,561 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 136,616 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 135,162 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2017 135,161 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

altenator belt in poor state

water heater hoses in very poor state

Fail 31 Aug 2017 135,146 miles

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (7.1.2)

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2016 132,531 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 132,531 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 130,621 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 127,861 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Oct 2014 127,861 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 124,355 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2013 124,355 miles

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2012 122,466 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust poor/rusty

Pass 12 Jul 2011 119,250 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Jul 2010 116,993 miles

Nearside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

n/s and o/s front suspension rubber pipes perishing

Pass 14 Jul 2009 114,563 miles

N/S/F STRUT RETURN PIP SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

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

O/S/F STRUT RETURN PIPE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 111,461 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2008 111,461 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Jul 2008 111,461 miles

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2008 111,461 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2007 106,733 miles

Offside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2006 101,018 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2005 94,322 miles

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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J456 SDV is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 J456 SDV, 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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J456 SDV is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 7 August 1991.

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