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J649 JCU

1991 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

97,342 mi
Last recorded97,342 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ649 JCU
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 97,342 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

rear underbody corroded

spare tyre badly perished and split

Pass 9 Oct 2013 95,327 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside front chassi corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 93,012 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs worn and corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2011 88,920 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside off steering rack has slight play

nearside rear tyre perished

Fail 23 Sep 2011 88,836 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

both front brake discs worn and corroded

nearside and offside off steering rack has slight play

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 21 Sep 2010 85,114 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 78,236 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 72,878 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 69,204 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2006 69,200 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 66,536 miles

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

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

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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J649 JCU is a 1991 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 J649 JCU, 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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J649 JCU is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 20 September 1991.

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