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J899 NCK

1992 Citroen Bx

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

207,898 mi
Last recorded207,898 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2026
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ899 NCK
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Fail 5 Feb 2026 207,898 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2020 205,909 miles

n/s rear floor has slight corossion

Pass 9 Jul 2019 200,611 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 197,889 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 197,889 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jun 2017 194,959 miles

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

exhaust corroded

Fail 8 Jun 2017 194,959 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2015 193,199 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Fail 15 Dec 2015 193,199 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2014 188,556 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2014 188,556 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2013 186,756 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 185,486 miles

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

exhaust centre corroded

o/s outer drive shaft pin holed

Fail 3 Aug 2012 185,358 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust centre section corroded

o/s/f outer drive shaft boot pin holed

Fail 5 Jul 2011 175,436 miles

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

front discs poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2011 175,436 miles

front discs poor condition

Fail 4 May 2010 167,226 miles

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

Pass 4 May 2010 167,226 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 148,858 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2008 136,977 miles
Fail 23 May 2008 136,977 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2007 131,619 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 131,619 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 11 May 2006 127,668 miles
Fail 4 May 2006 127,656 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

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

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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J899 NCK is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

Across all 1992 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 125,974 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J899 NCK, 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 34 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J899 NCK is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 March 1992.

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