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J570 MFW

1992 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,278 mi
Last recorded118,278 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ570 MFW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 118,278 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

nearside door mirror broken

Pass 28 Sep 2009 117,998 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 25 Sep 2008 117,589 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2007 117,019 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

spare wheel carrier bracket seized and unable to remount wheel into carrier (wheel and tools in boot)

spare wheel fitted onto offside front, wheel mounting holes rusty and wheel must be rechecked for tightness after 20miles

Fail 27 Sep 2007 117,019 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

spare wheel carrier bracket seized and unable to remount wheel into carrier (wheel and tools in boot)

spare wheel fitted onto offside front, wheel mounting holes rusty and wheel must be rechecked for tightness after 20miles

Pass 28 Sep 2006 116,146 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 116,146 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

n/s front seat belt slow to return

o/s front seat belt slow to return

Pass 29 Sep 2005 115,543 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2005 115,520 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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J570 MFW is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J570 MFW, 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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J570 MFW is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 25 March 1992.

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