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J550 LRV

1992 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

113,490 mi
Last recorded113,490 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2019
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ550 LRV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2019 113,490 miles

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

Fail 4 Jun 2019 113,449 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Apr 2018 108,971 miles

Brake pipes greased

Front and rear tyre’s slightly perished

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Jan 2018 108,898 miles

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

Brake pipes greased

Front and rear tyre's slightly perished

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Mar 2017 108,841 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Pass 15 Sep 2015 108,839 miles

Nearside Front suspension leg damp

Pass 20 Jan 2014 108,837 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 108,813 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 108,804 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 108,693 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 108,693 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

O/S/F return suspension pipe persihed

Pass 22 Feb 2010 108,259 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 106,610 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 106,610 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 103,443 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 99,427 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2006 96,051 miles

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)

Fail 15 Feb 2006 96,051 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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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J550 LRV is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J550 LRV, 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 J550 LRV registered?

J550 LRV is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 18 March 1992.

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