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J554 PTF

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

80,171 mi
Last recorded80,171 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ554 PTF
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 80,171 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

long hand brake travel

rear foot brake effort low

Fail 23 Mar 2009 80,164 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

long hand brake travel

rear foot brake effort low

Fail 29 Oct 2008 80,057 miles

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

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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

Offside Front Gas suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

both rear tyres wearing low

oil leak

Pass 3 Nov 2007 72,567 miles

coolant leak from water hose

engine oil leak

front strut return pipes perishing

nut missing from exhaust manifold

Pass 13 Nov 2006 66,173 miles

engine oil leak

front suspension firm

lhm fluid on underside of front sub frame

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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J554 PTF is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J554 PTF, 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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What year was J554 PTF registered?

J554 PTF is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 August 1991.

Is J554 PTF safe to buy?

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