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J789 OFC

1991 Citroen Bx

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2014
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

76,471 mi
Last recorded76,471 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ789 OFC
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 76,471 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

boot floor areasheavily corroded

fluid around hydro pump no leaks at time of test

nearside door step corroded

offside front under wheelarch area heavily corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2013 76,459 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

boot floor area heavily corroded

fluid around hydro pump no leak at time of test

nearside door step corroded

offside front under wheelarch area heavily corroded

Fail 11 Jul 2012 73,617 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

crack in windscreen just in limits recomend replacment

engine oil leaks

front inner wheel arches by top suspension mounts heavily corroded

front number plate cracked

front to rear fuel pipe heavily corroded

slight exhaust blow center silencer

slight play in both rear hubs

unable to view front and rear brakes fully

weld repairs to both front inner wheel arches

Pass 11 Jul 2012 73,617 miles

crack in windscreen just in limits recomend replacment

engine oil leaks

front inner wheel arches by top suspension mounts heavily corroded

front number plate cracked

front to rear fuel pipe heavily corroded

slight exhaust blow center silencer

slight play in both rear hubs

unable to view front and rear brakes fully

weld repairs to both front inner wheel arches

Fail 14 Jun 2012 73,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

dampness around offside front suspension

fuel pipes heavily corroded

high travel on handbrake

movement in rear hub assemblies

Pass 28 May 2011 70,753 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition

Fail 27 May 2011 70,747 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 12 May 2010 67,169 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 62,293 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 62,287 miles

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

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

front brake pads getting low

fuel pipes starting to corrod

Pass 24 Apr 2008 59,567 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2008 59,557 miles

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2007 54,986 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 54,974 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 51,166 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2006 51,101 miles

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

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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J789 OFC is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 J789 OFC, 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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J789 OFC is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 28 October 1991.

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