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J808 VAC

1992 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

110,956 mi
Last recorded110,956 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ808 VAC
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 110,956 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2024 110,328 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 109,815 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2022 109,348 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 108,606 miles

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on joints (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 107,924 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2019 106,057 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2018 104,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 May 2018 104,369 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2017 102,832 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 96,619 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 94,238 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2014 90,994 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 90,921 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 90,292 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 90,283 miles

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 1 May 2008 88,190 miles

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

Fail 28 Apr 2008 88,151 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 4 May 2007 86,011 miles

Oil leak

handbrake travel high

Pass 17 May 2006 83,433 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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J808 VAC is a 1992 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J808 VAC, 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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J808 VAC is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 22 May 1992.

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