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J525 ESL

1991 Citroen Bx

Black Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

126,222 mi
Last recorded126,222 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2009
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ525 ESL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Sep 2009 126,222 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 125,875 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 125,070 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2007 125,070 miles

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)

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

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

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 124,105 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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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J525 ESL is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J525 ESL, 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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J525 ESL is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 17 September 1991.

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