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J647 NKM

1992 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

272,527 mi
Last recorded272,527 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ647 NKM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 272,527 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 263,353 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Oct 2014 250,105 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 250,105 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2013 233,634 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 223,857 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2012 223,856 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 210,525 miles

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jul 2011 210,350 miles

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 198,786 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 190,924 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 183,039 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Feb 2007 181,838 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2007 181,868 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 180,395 miles

hand brake cables outer case worn

oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2006 180,395 miles

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

hand brake cables outer case worn

oil leak

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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J647 NKM is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 J647 NKM, 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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What year was J647 NKM registered?

J647 NKM is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 28 February 1992.

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