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J543 MPV

1992 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,926 mi
Last recorded189,926 miles
Recorded on18 May 2012
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ543 MPV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2012 189,926 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front no plate damaged

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 185,253 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2010 179,367 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

High travel of handbrake lever

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

Nearside rear outer sill rusty

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

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

Fail 13 May 2010 179,311 miles

Nearside Front 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 wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

High travel of handbrake lever

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

Nearside rear outer sill rusty

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 173,517 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 20 May 2009 173,479 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Towbar component excessively corroded (6.6.1)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Pass 15 May 2008 167,713 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2008 167,712 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 163,298 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 163,298 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 157,058 miles
Fail 9 May 2006 157,058 miles

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

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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J543 MPV is a 1992 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J543 MPV, 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 J543 MPV registered?

J543 MPV is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 25 April 1992.

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