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J871 LKO

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

150,027 mi
Last recorded150,027 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ871 LKO
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2026 150,027 miles

Offside Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 148,314 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2019 147,704 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 143,420 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2017 143,420 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 135,808 miles

Nearside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened front to rear (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front bush (2.4.G.2)

hydraulic fluid on and around front subframe areas

Pass 12 Nov 2015 131,389 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 126,221 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Dec 2013 119,634 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2013 119,634 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 112,425 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2013 112,249 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 108,071 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2011 108,071 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2010 125,747 miles

has had welding repairs to both front inner wings

slight corrosion of both rear inner sills

slight oil leak

Pass 7 Oct 2009 118,005 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Poor weld repair on front inner wings.

off side and near side front flow and return suspension pipes corroding

Fail 5 Oct 2009 118,004 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

off side and near side front flow and return suspension pipes corroding

Pass 29 Sep 2008 115,241 miles

long hand brake travel.

Pass 22 Oct 2007 112,722 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 112,722 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

o/s/f/ tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Oct 2006 108,344 miles

Both front flex brake hoses perished .

Emissions test PASS no printout availble.

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 LKO is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LKO, 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 LKO registered?

J871 LKO is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 14 October 1991.

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