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J462 NWK

1991 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

203,740 mi
Last recorded203,740 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2022
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ462 NWK
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2022 203,740 miles

Nearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under wing at sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting under wing at sill corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength above rear suspension arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 203,321 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2021 203,316 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 203,010 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 202,503 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2019 202,503 miles

Front Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 201,878 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2018 201,878 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 201,369 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2016 200,965 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 200,965 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2015 199,522 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2014 198,921 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 197,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

oil leak engine compartment

Pass 19 Oct 2012 189,949 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 189,864 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 173,207 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

nearside rear tyre cracked on inner wall but no cords exposed

Pass 16 Dec 2010 153,105 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

small chip on front screen

Pass 21 Dec 2009 131,499 miles

Unable to fully asses repairs to floor and strut top areas, due to being coverd with bitchamen sealant.

Fail 10 Dec 2009 131,496 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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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J462 NWK is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 J462 NWK, 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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J462 NWK is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 September 1991.

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