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J794 TFL

1992 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2018
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,339 mi
Last recorded115,339 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ794 TFL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2018 115,339 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component leaking at rack area (5.3.5 (c))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

advise front to rear metal brake pipe slight rusting

advise fuel lines

advise minor chips across windscreen

advise rear disc's minor wear

Pass 25 Sep 2017 111,205 miles

Front washer jet weak flow

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak from sump plug ()

Fail 18 May 2017 111,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 103,852 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2016 103,852 miles

Brake valve leaking rear vavle (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle box (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking sphere (2.4.D.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2007 98,894 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 98,868 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2006 87,005 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 TFL is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 TFL, 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 TFL is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 16 March 1992.

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