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J81 VEH

1992 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

73,071 mi
Last recorded73,071 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2023
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ81 VEH
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2023 73,071 miles

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components// (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support bracket//bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills and wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp hazard warning lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Fail 18 Apr 2023 73,068 miles

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body and components// (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support bracket//bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sills and wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp hazard warning lamps (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 70,051 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2022 70,041 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced backing/siil (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jul 2018 68,181 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 66,427 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 65,583 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre is cracked but no ply or cords are exposed.

Nearside Rear brake backing plate is corroded

Offside Front tyre is cracked but no ply or cords are exposed.

Offside Rear brake backing plate is corroded

boot floor corroded but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area.

Fail 24 Sep 2015 65,585 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe across sub frame (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front tyre is cracked but no ply or cords are exposed.

Nearside Rear brake backing plate is corroded

Offside Front tyre is cracked but no ply or cords are exposed.

Offside Rear brake backing plate is corroded

boot floor corroded but not within 30 cm of a prescribed area.

Fail 8 Aug 2015 65,582 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear back plates corroded

Fail 9 Aug 2013 65,528 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Offside Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

fuel pipes slightly corroded.

rear panel holed and corroded but not within 30cm of perscribed area.

rear section of boot floor holed and corroded but not within 30cm of perscribed area.

underbody slightly corroded by nsf of fuel tank.

Fail 1 Aug 2012 65,528 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

nearside hand brake cable outer sheth rubbed trough

Pass 28 Oct 2010 64,468 miles

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 25 Oct 2010 64,449 miles

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

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 62,665 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 62,643 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 60,343 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2007 57,629 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 54,092 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2005 50,467 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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J81 VEH is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 J81 VEH, 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 J81 VEH registered?

J81 VEH is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 20 May 1992.

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