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J859 PKX

1992 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

250,707 mi
Last recorded250,707 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ859 PKX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 250,707 miles

hand brake nearing end of reserve travel

Fail 23 Jan 2013 250,707 miles

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

hand brake nearing end of reserve travel

Pass 8 Feb 2012 245,199 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2012 245,199 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 238,725 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 238,725 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 232,416 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 232,396 miles

water leak o/s rad

Fail 25 Mar 2009 232,394 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

scrapeing noise o/s/f wheel aera

water leak o/s rad

Pass 12 Mar 2008 225,006 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 217,905 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 211,024 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 211,024 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

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

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

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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J859 PKX is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 J859 PKX, 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 J859 PKX registered?

J859 PKX is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 21 February 1992.

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