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J590 RAN

1991 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,710 mi
Last recorded78,710 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ590 RAN
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 78,710 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 78,597 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2017 78,316 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 77,795 miles

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 23 Oct 2015 75,770 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 71,068 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2013 68,758 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 68,752 miles

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

Fail 4 Sep 2013 68,745 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 62,130 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 59,289 miles

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

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

both front brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 10 Aug 2010 57,658 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 57,631 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp is missing. (3.4.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,444 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Aug 2008 52,791 miles

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Oil leak

long handbrake travel

o/s rear light flashing with indicator slightly

Pass 3 Aug 2007 52,339 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/r lights are flashing slighlty with indecater

spare wheel is low on air

unable to see front brake pads

Pass 15 Aug 2006 51,205 miles

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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J590 RAN is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 J590 RAN, 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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J590 RAN is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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