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J920 VDW

1992 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

67,683 mi
Last recorded67,683 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ920 VDW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2026 67,683 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Jul 2026 67,683 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2025 66,922 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2024 66,343 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 65,356 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2022 62,043 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 59,325 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 57,855 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2020 57,848 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 May 2019 57,334 miles

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive & rear (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 56,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Signs of a suspension fluid leak front & rear

Fail 22 May 2018 56,935 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Signs of a suspension fluid leak front & rear

Pass 6 Jun 2017 56,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper does not clear the rear screen effectively

signs of a suspension fluid leak

Fail 6 Jun 2017 56,181 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear wiper does not clear the rear screen effectively

signs of a suspension fluid leak

Pass 14 Jun 2016 55,019 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

signs of a suspension fluid leak

Fail 9 Jun 2016 55,019 miles

Registration plate lamp insecure 1 of 2 (1.1.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced 74% (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

signs of a suspension fluid leak

Pass 10 Jun 2015 53,932 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

signs of a suspension fluid leak

Fail 5 Jun 2015 53,927 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust mounting broken

Pass 5 Jun 2014 52,558 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 31 May 2014 52,558 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 May 2013 51,305 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 51,305 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 31 May 2012 47,704 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2012 47,704 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 42,911 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 10 Jul 2010 41,378 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 41,378 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 35,506 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 35,403 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 30,099 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 23,875 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 23,873 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.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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J920 VDW is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 J920 VDW, 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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J920 VDW is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 13 April 1992.

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