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J673 CHM

1991 Citroen Bx

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,439 mi
Last recorded141,439 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ673 CHM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 141,439 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Sep 2025 141,432 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 140,734 miles

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Sep 2023 140,435 miles

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

Pass 31 Aug 2022 140,276 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2022 140,276 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 139,659 miles

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

park brake level has little reserve travel

Fail 19 Jul 2021 139,648 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack, ram (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

park brake lever has little reserve travel

Pass 29 Jul 2020 139,022 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 138,483 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2019 138,483 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 137,541 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 136,987 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 136,224 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 135,190 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 4 Aug 2015 135,190 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 134,287 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 133,196 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rusty and slight blow centre box

Fail 24 Jul 2013 133,195 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust rusty and slight blow centre box

Pass 2 Aug 2012 131,788 miles

all four brake discs corroded

Fail 1 Aug 2012 131,788 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

all four brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2011 131,024 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 2 Aug 2011 131,024 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 129,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

The rear brake discs are corroded pitted and scored

The rear brake pads remain unchecked

Pass 14 Jul 2009 128,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2008 127,002 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2008 126,998 miles

Brake valve leaking (3.6.A.1)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2007 124,964 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2007 124,950 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 123,307 miles

Nearside 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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J673 CHM is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 J673 CHM, 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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J673 CHM is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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