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J668 HFW

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

196,328 mi
Last recorded196,328 miles
Recorded on12 May 2010
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ668 HFW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2010 196,328 miles
Fail 12 May 2010 196,326 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 193,590 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Fail 2 Apr 2009 193,507 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Oil leak

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Pass 21 Apr 2008 191,867 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2008 191,865 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 189,485 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 184,922 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 184,922 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on outer edge & close to legal limit

Pass 11 Aug 2005 178,210 miles

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

fuel pipes corroded

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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J668 HFW is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 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 J668 HFW, 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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What year was J668 HFW registered?

J668 HFW is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 27 August 1991.

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