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J854 SUD

1991 Citroen Bx

Green Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

202,136 mi
Last recorded202,136 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2011
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ854 SUD
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2011 202,136 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 202,136 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 196,347 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 196,347 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 Aug 2009 190,313 miles

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

Fail 4 Aug 2009 190,309 miles

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2008 184,323 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

front suspension firm

Pass 8 Aug 2007 179,943 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2007 179,943 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s handbrake cable in poor condition

o/s/r tyre perished

wiper linkage worn

Pass 12 Jul 2006 172,868 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2006 172,868 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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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J854 SUD is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 J854 SUD, 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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What year was J854 SUD registered?

J854 SUD is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 23 August 1991.

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