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J794 ENG

1992 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2011
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

69,832 mi
Last recorded69,832 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2010
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ794 ENG
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2010 69,832 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

all brake pipes covered in underseal

rear floor rusty and holed out side prescribed area

Fail 15 Jul 2010 69,831 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

all brake pipes covered in underseal

rear floor rusty and holed out side prescribed area

Pass 21 Jul 2009 57,977 miles

all suspension pipes and brake pipes covered with underseal unable to check .

Fail 7 Jul 2009 57,976 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

all suspension pipes and brake pipes covered with underseal unable to check .

Pass 10 Jul 2008 51,717 miles

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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J794 ENG is a 1992 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 J794 ENG, 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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J794 ENG is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 18 April 1992.

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