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J804 VVX

1991 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

197,743 mi
Last recorded197,743 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ804 VVX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 197,743 miles

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Fail 26 Jul 2010 197,743 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front number plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2009 193,248 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2009 193,248 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 188,246 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2008 188,191 miles

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

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

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 184,788 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 184,787 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

ride hight valve seized

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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J804 VVX is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 J804 VVX, 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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What year was J804 VVX registered?

J804 VVX is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 12 August 1991.

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