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J896 ROL

1991 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,383 mi
Last recorded148,383 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2008
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ896 ROL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2008 148,383 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 148,383 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 142,779 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2006 138,684 miles

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

o/s/r suspension arm play in bushes/bearings.

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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J896 ROL is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 J896 ROL, 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 J896 ROL registered?

J896 ROL is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 19 September 1991.

Is J896 ROL safe to buy?

The MOT history for J896 ROL shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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