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J918 CPW

1991 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

192,813 mi
Last recorded192,813 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2011
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ918 CPW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2011 192,813 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 192,473 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2010 184,901 miles

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 22 Oct 2010 183,973 miles

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

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 30 Oct 2009 169,372 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 6 Oct 2008 159,552 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear height adjuster damged & bent

Pass 19 Sep 2007 155,107 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2007 155,095 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 19 Oct 2006 151,112 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2005 146,135 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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J918 CPW is a 1991 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 J918 CPW, 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 J918 CPW registered?

J918 CPW is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 17 October 1991.

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