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J905 ECD

1991 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2010
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

31,855 mi
Last recorded31,855 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2009
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ905 ECD
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2009 31,855 miles

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

n/s/f suspension return pipe split

n/s/r tyre perished & cracked

o/s/f tyre perished & cracked

slight fluid leak from front suspension ride hiht valve area

Fail 27 Apr 2009 31,855 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

hand brake travel requires adjustment

n/s/f suspension return pipe split

n/s/r tyre perished & cracked

o/s/f tyre perished & cracked

slight fluid leak from front suspension ride hiht valve area

Pass 28 Apr 2008 30,158 miles

all 4 tyres perished.

Fail 25 Apr 2008 30,158 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all 4 tyres perished.

Pass 30 Apr 2007 28,619 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 28,619 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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J905 ECD is a 1991 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 J905 ECD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was J905 ECD registered?

J905 ECD is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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