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J871 DGK

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,025 mi
Last recorded185,025 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ871 DGK
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 185,025 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive return pipe (hydraulic cylinder) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2025 185,025 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive return pipe (hydraulic cylinder) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Sep 2024 183,361 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2023 180,513 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2022 179,283 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 178,541 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 178,022 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 177,530 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 177,530 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 177,097 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 176,834 miles

N/S/F shock area damp no visable sign of leak

O/S/R wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

Sub frame slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2014 176,834 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

N/S/F shock area damp no visable sign of leak

O/S/R wheel arch has slight corrosion

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

Sub frame slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2013 174,135 miles

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

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

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

battery insecure

Pass 20 Jul 2007 167,042 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 166,777 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 157,490 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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J871 DGK is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 J871 DGK, 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 J871 DGK registered?

J871 DGK is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 24 December 1991.

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