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J73 MAV

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,223 mi
Last recorded98,223 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ73 MAV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 98,223 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 95,524 miles

long handbrake travel--osr lamp unit broken--rear height adjuster leaking--rear panel rusty--fuel pipes rusty--osr tyre wearing low--osf/nsf suspension fluid return pipes badly perished--

Fail 28 Apr 2009 95,524 miles

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

long handbrake travel--osr lamp unit broken--rear height adjuster leaking--rear panel rusty--fuel pipes rusty--osr tyre wearing low--osf/nsf suspension fluid return pipes badly perished--

Pass 28 Apr 2008 92,850 miles

engine and gearbox oily

front wiper spliting

Fail 28 Apr 2008 92,850 miles

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

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

engine and gearbox oily

front wiper spliting

Pass 1 May 2007 90,231 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 90,231 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2006 86,491 miles

exhaust blow at rear †height adjuster damp †front number plate cracked †nsf vtyre worn low †fuel pipes rusty †

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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J73 MAV is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J73 MAV, 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 J73 MAV registered?

J73 MAV is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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