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J889 BAH

1991 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

263,778 mi
Last recorded263,778 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ889 BAH
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 263,778 miles

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

underside heavily undersealed

Pass 30 May 2025 262,644 miles

under side heavily undersealed

Pass 23 May 2024 262,167 miles

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

offside front metal suspension pipes showing corrosion

Fail 22 May 2024 262,167 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Underside of vehicle heavily undersealed

offside front metal suspension pipes showing corrosion

Pass 11 May 2023 258,446 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2022 255,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill, has slight corrosion

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

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

Fail 18 May 2022 255,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Sill, has slight corrosion

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 254,619 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 4 Sep 2018 253,669 miles

Nearside Front brake hose to pipe damp

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Fail 28 Aug 2018 253,660 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front brake hose to pipe damp

Nearside Rear sill backing panel weak

Offside Rear brake back plate missing

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 16 Aug 2017 253,264 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm +perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 253,263 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm +perished (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2016 252,194 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2016 252,192 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed badly cracking (4.1.D.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre perished 175/65/14/82t

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2015 250,250 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2014 247,995 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 247,977 miles

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)

Pass 17 May 2013 243,574 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 241,422 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 241,422 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2010 238,868 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 236,217 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 231,810 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 223,603 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 213,709 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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J889 BAH is a 1991 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 J889 BAH, 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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J889 BAH is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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