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J728 OEG

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests22 (11 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

41,188 mi
Last recorded41,188 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ728 OEG
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

11 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 41,188 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 41,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspensionreturn pipe split

Pass 11 Aug 2016 40,482 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 40,482 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 39,510 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Fail 13 Aug 2015 39,510 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

fuel pipes slightly corroded

oil leak

Pass 19 Aug 2014 38,512 miles

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre side wall deteriated

Fail 14 Aug 2014 38,507 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Oil leak

n/s/r tyre side wall deteriated

Pass 14 Aug 2013 37,699 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 36,354 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2012 36,354 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 35,316 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2011 35,312 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 31,473 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 31,473 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2009 33,529 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 33,529 miles

Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 32,036 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2008 32,021 miles

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

Fail 12 Oct 2007 31,975 miles

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

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)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2006 29,075 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2006 29,062 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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J728 OEG is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J728 OEG, 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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J728 OEG is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 20 August 1991.

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