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J853 CRM

1992 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

264,981 mi
Last recorded264,981 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2013
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ853 CRM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2013 264,981 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

not all brake pipes visable

rear brake pads not visable

rear discs not visable

underbody corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2013 264,960 miles

Brake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

not all brake pipes visable

rear brake pads not visable

rear discs not visable

underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2012 263,748 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both inner sills corroded

bottom water hose perished and cracked

Fail 25 Jan 2012 263,732 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear discs pitted

slight fluid seepage front centre sphere unit

suspected fluid seepage on nearside rear suspension above radius arm

wax oiled covering certain test items

Pass 31 Jan 2011 259,955 miles

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

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 21 Jan 2011 259,940 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s/r wheel slight bind

rear discs corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2010 255,674 miles

front brake discs worn. front brakes binding. wear in drivers seat base. slight corrosion on o/side front inner wing. wear in front lower suspention joints. rear brake discs worn. oil leak in engine area.

Pass 21 Jan 2009 250,914 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 242,927 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 242,927 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2007 233,759 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Jan 2007 233,759 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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J853 CRM is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 J853 CRM, 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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J853 CRM is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 6 January 1992.

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