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J655 YDT

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

146,839 mi
Last recorded146,839 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2020
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ655 YDT
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2020 146,839 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Aug 2020 146,838 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 145,008 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside steering rack gaiter has slight split

Pass 17 Aug 2018 141,141 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 141,126 miles

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 138,043 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 2 Mar 2017 138,017 miles

Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 128,365 miles

n/s/front supension has slight leak

Fail 3 Dec 2015 128,352 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

all four tyes getting low

possible fluid leak

Pass 14 Nov 2014 121,223 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 121,220 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 28 Nov 2013 111,472 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 102,974 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

fuel pipes corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2011 92,068 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 31 Jan 2011 92,046 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

front tyres scrubbing

Pass 4 Feb 2010 84,173 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 72,874 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 62,709 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 62,702 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 47,453 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 42,274 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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J655 YDT is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J655 YDT, 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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J655 YDT is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 October 1991.

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