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J533 LAY

1991 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2025
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

95,663 mi
Last recorded95,663 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2024
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ533 LAY
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2024 95,663 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 92,164 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 88,333 miles

Leak from suspension system

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded Both ()

Windscreen chipped

Pass 29 Jul 2021 80,982 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 May 2020 80,821 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2018 80,754 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 80,754 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2016 80,407 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2015 75,942 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight oil leak

Pass 16 Apr 2014 75,360 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 16 Apr 2014 75,360 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 74,849 miles

Front number plate damaged

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2012 74,610 miles

front number plate damaged.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 74,409 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged.

Oil leak

Pass 14 Apr 2010 74,226 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 73,937 miles

front number plate slight damage

Fail 22 Apr 2009 73,908 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front number plate slight damage

n/s/f suspension hoses deteriorated

Pass 10 Apr 2008 73,607 miles

both hand brake cable outer covers cracked

front number plate slightly damaged

Pass 24 Apr 2007 73,193 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 72,966 miles

front number plate damaged

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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J533 LAY 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 90%.

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 J533 LAY, 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 J533 LAY registered?

J533 LAY is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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