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J781 MLC

1992 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

56,712 mi
Last recorded56,712 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2024
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ781 MLC
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2024 56,712 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 55,665 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2022 54,798 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Dec 2022 54,798 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 51,736 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 50,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,553 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded various ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 48,553 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded various ()

Nearside Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2017 47,637 miles

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened various (2.4.D.3)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 46,944 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 46,108 miles

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

Coolant leak

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 45,235 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s headlamp full of water

Fail 19 Mar 2014 45,233 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

o/s headlamp full of water

Pass 21 Mar 2013 44,214 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 44,214 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2012 43,066 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 43,066 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 42,557 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 42,557 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 41,445 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 41,445 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 40,767 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 39,286 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,378 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2006 36,673 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 36,664 miles

Centre Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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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J781 MLC is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1992 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 125,974 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 J781 MLC, 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 34 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J781 MLC registered?

J781 MLC is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 16 April 1992.

Is J781 MLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J781 MLC shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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