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J78 REW

1992 Citroen Bx

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,755 mi
Last recorded130,755 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2021
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ78 REW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Oct 2021 130,755 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2020 127,690 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Feb 2019 126,169 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2019 126,169 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2018 120,355 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 120,355 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake caliper stuck on (3.5.1k)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 112,868 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 106,941 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 100,029 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 98,300 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 96,314 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 95,382 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 95,382 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 94,313 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 94,298 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 93,275 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 93,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Pass 13 Jan 2009 91,999 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 91,999 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2008 90,312 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 88,824 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 88,824 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 86,882 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 86,882 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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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J78 REW is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 J78 REW, 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 J78 REW registered?

J78 REW is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 28 January 1992.

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