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J868 LFJ

1992 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jan 2027
Tests34 (17 pass, 17 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,959 mi
Last recorded140,959 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ868 LFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

17 pass 17 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2026 140,959 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under car sill area. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

O/S/F Inner wheel arch area corroded (upper strut top area).

Fail 13 Jan 2026 140,946 miles

Fuel system component leaking Tank area. (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Engine oil leaks.

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under car sill area. (6.1.1 (d) (i))

O/S/F Inner wheel arch area corroded (upper strut top area).

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2023 140,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 11 Sep 2023 140,361 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive strut top (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2021 137,701 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2021 137,701 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2019 133,488 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2019 133,478 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 133,268 miles

oil leak

Fail 8 Jan 2018 133,262 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure lens insecure (1.7.3)

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Nearside Rear under inflated

oil leak

Pass 5 Jan 2017 132,741 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Jan 2017 132,739 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 19 Jan 2016 132,159 miles

Handbrake High

oil leak

Fail 18 Jan 2016 132,150 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

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

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

Handbrake High

oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2015 131,566 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Jan 2015 131,557 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 15 Jan 2014 129,786 miles

exsessive corrosion boot floor and chassis rails

Fail 14 Jan 2014 129,783 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

exsessive corrosion boot floor and chassis rails

Pass 22 Jan 2013 126,965 miles

Corrosion appearing to underside

Oil leak

Fail 1 Feb 2012 123,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 123,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 121,166 miles

Coolant leak

unable to open n/s/r door

Fail 28 Feb 2011 121,151 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Coolant leak

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

unable to open n/s/r door

Pass 25 Feb 2010 116,982 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 116,962 miles

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

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

corrosion appearing to underside (rear)

handbrake high

Fail 23 Feb 2010 116,953 miles

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

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

corrosion appearing to underside (rear)

handbrake high

Pass 23 Feb 2009 112,208 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 112,202 miles

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

Oil leak

handbrake high

Pass 19 Feb 2008 108,092 miles

Coolant leak

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 108,092 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 102,706 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2007 102,694 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Feb 2006 96,792 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 96,791 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside 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)

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

hand brake lever has alot of travel but does reach the maxium travel stop

oil leak

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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J868 LFJ is a 1992 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 34 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 J868 LFJ, 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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J868 LFJ is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 21 March 1992.

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