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J601 HTP

1991 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,914 mi
Last recorded151,914 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ601 HTP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2007 151,914 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 151,910 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Oct 2006 139,376 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2006 139,376 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

accumulator area wet

front to rear high pressure pipes at tank area corroded

nearside handbrake cable outer casing broken

nearside rear lens cracked

Pass 24 Oct 2005 123,717 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 123,717 miles

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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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J601 HTP is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J601 HTP, 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 J601 HTP registered?

J601 HTP is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 18 October 1991.

Is J601 HTP safe to buy?

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