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J873 MLA

1991 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Feb 2027
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,684 mi
Last recorded110,684 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2026
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ873 MLA
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2026 110,684 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Pass 24 Feb 2025 110,627 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Pass 28 Feb 2024 110,337 miles

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Pass 20 Feb 2023 110,119 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Pass 28 Feb 2022 109,805 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Pass 28 Apr 2021 109,790 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

surface corrosion to underside suspension and brake components

Pass 15 Apr 2019 109,311 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 16 Apr 2018 109,249 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Fail 9 Apr 2018 109,233 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 175/65R14T (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules offside and nearside (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

surface corrosion to underside and suspension components

Pass 18 Apr 2017 109,215 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 18 Apr 2017 109,215 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 109,141 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 109,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 109,013 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 109,013 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2005 108,673 miles

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s door mirror loose

oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2005 108,673 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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J873 MLA is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 J873 MLA, 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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J873 MLA is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 27 November 1991.

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