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J908 CYA

1992 Citroen Bx

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

182,612 mi
Last recorded182,612 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ908 CYA
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 182,612 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2022 182,590 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 180,874 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Feb 2021 180,872 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 176,440 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 170,327 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack has play - ( all steering parts and components have play / movement ) ()

Fail 18 Oct 2017 170,304 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Drivers door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack has play - ( all steering parts and components have play / movement ) ()

Pass 12 Dec 2015 165,111 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2014 158,603 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 17 Dec 2014 158,603 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2013 151,246 miles

Coolant leak

Pass 1 Oct 2012 146,849 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2012 146,772 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 141,204 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 141,120 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 136,653 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 129,785 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 129,785 miles

Centre Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 9 May 2007 119,219 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 119,219 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 112,633 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 112,633 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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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J908 CYA is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 J908 CYA, 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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J908 CYA is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 January 1992.

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