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J742 PPF

1991 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

121,216 mi
Last recorded121,216 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2009
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ742 PPF
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2009 121,216 miles

oil / dluid leaks gennerally

Fail 10 Nov 2009 212,121 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

oil / dluid leaks gennerally

Pass 9 May 2008 200,169 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 200,091 miles

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Jan 2007 191,739 miles

nsf seat belt mouldy †fuel pipes insecure †oil leaks †remoulds fitted †osr outer sill rusty †

Fail 26 Jan 2007 191,739 miles

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

nsf seat belt mouldy †fuel pipes insecure †oil leaks †remoulds fitted †osr outer sill rusty †

Fail 16 Feb 2006 188,178 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 188,178 miles

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

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

Offside Rear 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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J742 PPF is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J742 PPF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J742 PPF registered?

J742 PPF is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 10 October 1991.

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