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J65 SNK

1992 Citroen Bx

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

107,430 mi
Last recorded107,430 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ65 SNK
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 107,430 miles

Nearside Front sphere pipes damp

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

alternator belt slightly frayed

dampness around offside front fluid suspension pipes

fluid feed for nearside front shock absorber blanked off

offside front inner wing under bonnet corroded

Fail 25 Sep 2015 107,361 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking pipes on back of front subframe at unions (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front sphere pipes damp

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

alternator belt slightly frayed

dampness around offside front fluid suspension pipes

fluid feed for nearside front shock absorber blanked off

offside front inner wing under bonnet corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2014 106,618 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 106,515 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2013 106,504 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 106,502 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2012 103,525 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2012 103,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Breather pipe to n/s front shock broken

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jun 2011 99,268 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 95,806 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 95,806 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 93,980 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 93,253 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 92,889 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 92,669 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 92,646 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

wear and corrosaion on both front brake discs

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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J65 SNK is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 J65 SNK, 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 J65 SNK registered?

J65 SNK is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 21 April 1992.

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