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J535 KLR

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

59,326 mi
Last recorded59,326 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2012
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ535 KLR
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2012 59,326 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 55,653 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

centre rear seat belt missing

offside suspension leg return split

Pass 30 Sep 2010 54,705 miles

o/s/r outter sill corroded

Fail 29 Sep 2010 54,705 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r outter sill corroded

Pass 17 Sep 2009 53,937 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 Sep 2009 53,922 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,318 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 53,305 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 52,096 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 52,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 50,155 miles

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

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

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

nearside front supension over flow broken(not leaking)

offside beam pattern poor

Fail 17 Aug 2006 50,131 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2005 48,486 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2005 48,486 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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)

n/s front leak off pipes split

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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J535 KLR is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 J535 KLR, 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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J535 KLR is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 15 August 1991.

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