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J711 CYV

1991 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

65,401 mi
Last recorded65,401 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ711 CYV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 65,401 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 30 Aug 2011 65,401 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 62,852 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Sep 2010 62,847 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Outer Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 61,906 miles

fuel pipes very rusty--oil leaks--windscreen cracked--long handbrake travel--both rear side lights/number plate lights only work when headlights switched on

Fail 23 Oct 2009 61,906 miles

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

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

fuel pipes very rusty--oil leaks--windscreen cracked--long handbrake travel--both rear side lights/number plate lights only work when headlights switched on

Pass 30 Oct 2008 61,231 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 61,221 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Oct 2007 59,395 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 59,379 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Oct 2006 187,302 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 187,290 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

offside headlight water ingress

washer jets partial blockedge

Fail 19 Aug 2006 187,282 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2006 184,387 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2006 184,344 miles

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

advise front no plate

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

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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J711 CYV is a 1991 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 J711 CYV, 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 J711 CYV registered?

J711 CYV is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 17 December 1991.

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