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J553 KGA

1992 Citroen Bx

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2010
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

132,869 mi
Last recorded132,869 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2009
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ553 KGA
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2009 132,869 miles

boot floor corroded

corrosion at front sills

front no plate marked

front wings corroded

oil leak at rocker cover

rear brake discs worn

Pass 30 Oct 2008 112,055 miles

corrosion at boot floor repair

eng oil leak

n/s/f inner c/v boot insecure

rear discs corroded

slight seep at o/s/r ram at full hight

slight seep from retun pipe at n/s/f

Fail 29 Oct 2008 112,033 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

various parts of underbody corroding

Pass 17 Sep 2007 91,490 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 80,292 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2005 71,071 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 71,070 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

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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J553 KGA is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J553 KGA, 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 J553 KGA registered?

J553 KGA is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 28 April 1992.

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