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J821 DLG

1991 Citroen Bx

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

152,247 mi
Last recorded152,247 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ821 DLG
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 152,247 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Sep 2012 152,242 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Dec 2011 148,102 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust cable tied on

Fail 15 Dec 2011 148,097 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear exhaust cable tied on

Pass 17 Dec 2010 145,891 miles

front suspension components corroding

general corrosion to body & underside

x2 exhaust hangers snapped

Pass 12 Dec 2009 138,986 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 134,586 miles

scratches to screen

suspension weak

temp repair to o/s door mirror

Fail 8 Sep 2008 134,585 miles

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

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

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

scratches to screen

suspension weak

temporary repair to offside mirror

Pass 14 Sep 2007 130,069 miles

n/s/f indicator cracked †n/s/r lamp security

Fail 11 Sep 2007 130,069 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

N/S/F INDICATOR CRACKED

N/S/R LAMP SECURITY

Pass 5 Sep 2006 125,681 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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J821 DLG is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 J821 DLG, 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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J821 DLG is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 September 1991.

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