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J926 GFV

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 May 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

104,854 mi
Last recorded104,854 miles
Recorded on13 May 2026
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ926 GFV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 May 2026 104,854 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 104,357 miles

Front Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Pass 17 Apr 2025 97,553 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective rubber broken back box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 96,222 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive misting of oil around hydralic pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump is wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse lights but registered before 1/9/2009

Fail 15 Apr 2024 96,219 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. o/s Ft 195/65 x 15 n/s Ft 185/65 x 15 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. o/s Rear 185/65 x 15 n/s Rear 195/65 x 15 (5.2.3 (b))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive misting of oil around hydralic pump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall cracked (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive sump is wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no reverse lights but registered before 1/9/2009

Pass 4 Apr 2023 95,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 95,290 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2020 94,278 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 94,243 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device insecure (3.1 (c))

Front Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension component leaking Suspension slitter block. (5.3.5 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Entrance/exit door defective in operation Passenger door. (9.1.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component leaking Suspension slitter block. (5.3.5 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All greased. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front shocker breather pipes detached.

Pass 5 Jan 2017 91,012 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2017 91,012 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 86,047 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 96,035 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 84,772 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 79,416 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2011 72,587 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 69,738 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 69,738 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 62,742 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

n/s rear tyre cracking

Pass 4 Sep 2008 61,320 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 61,272 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 61,070 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 61,070 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Pass 11 May 2006 5,422 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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J926 GFV is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 J926 GFV, 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 J926 GFV registered?

J926 GFV is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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