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J632 MDV

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2024
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

39,291 mi
Last recorded39,291 miles
Recorded on10 May 2023
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ632 MDV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2023 39,291 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2022 38,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 38,832 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2013 36,866 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 26 Jun 2013 36,866 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 35,745 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front discs worn

front under bonnet suspension sphere damp

Fail 27 Sep 2011 35,745 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

front discs worn

front under bonnet suspension sphere damp

Fail 6 Sep 2010 33,327 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake hoses perishing

slight interation on rear lights

susspension leveling valve damp

top of n/s c pillar starting to corrode

Pass 6 Sep 2010 33,327 miles

front brake hoses perishing

slight interation on rear lights

susspension leveling valve damp

top of n/s c pillar starting to corrode

Pass 10 Sep 2009 33,008 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2008 32,540 miles

front discs corroded

front handbrake cables split

front washers weak

Pass 11 Sep 2007 32,116 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,059 miles

r/n/s light lense cracked

slight interaction in rear lights

windscreen washers weak

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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J632 MDV is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 J632 MDV, 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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J632 MDV is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 26 September 1991.

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