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J815 EGK

1992 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Feb 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

211,498 mi
Last recorded211,498 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ815 EGK
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2026 211,498 miles

Both rear under car sill areas corroded.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

Front tyres perished.

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

O/S/R Outer sill area corroded.

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 208,663 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Exhaust blow at rear section area.

Front to rear metal fuel pipes corroded.

O/S/R Under car sill area corroded.

Fail 20 Mar 2024 208,607 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis rail - bump stop area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2023 208,482 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 205,900 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all, (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 201,569 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 199,916 miles

Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 197,009 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 190,154 miles

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Sep 2018 190,140 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 182,202 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 149,183 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 138,793 miles

Intermediate drop arm modified, but not inappropriately (2.2.C.1e)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 8 Oct 2014 129,047 miles

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)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

offside rear tyre slightly perished and worn

Pass 12 Dec 2013 120,644 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 112,280 miles

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

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 100,733 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 85,725 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 75,705 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 15 Jan 2010 75,702 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 75,482 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 74,232 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 72,329 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 69,657 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2006 69,652 miles

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

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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J815 EGK is a 1992 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 J815 EGK, 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 J815 EGK registered?

J815 EGK is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 January 1992.

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