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J53 MCP

1992 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

144,274 mi
Last recorded144,274 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2010
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ53 MCP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2010 144,274 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 138,416 miles

slight play in the n/s rack end socket

wiper pivot worn

Pass 21 May 2008 129,850 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

front n/s caliper hand brake arm not returning fully and slight binding

slight play in the rack end sockets

Pass 2 Jul 2007 121,849 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 121,844 miles

Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear suspension not self leveling

Pass 9 May 2006 108,591 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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J53 MCP is a 1992 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 1992 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 125,974 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 J53 MCP, 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 34 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J53 MCP registered?

J53 MCP is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 April 1992.

Is J53 MCP safe to buy?

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