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J943 SBM

1992 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

227,463 mi
Last recorded227,463 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2015
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ943 SBM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Mar 2015 227,463 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front fog lamps not working

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear arches rusty and slight play in steering rack

Slight play in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 15 Apr 2014 222,169 miles

N/S seal soft in places

O/S/R wheel arch rusty

Oil leak

Slight play in steering rack

Underside soft in places

Pass 8 May 2013 217,887 miles

ns outer sill has become corroded and will require attension

oil leaks from engine

underside of vehicle is becoming corroded outside perscribed areas

Fail 3 May 2013 217,763 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

ns outer sill has become corroded and will require attension

oil leaks from engine

os headlamp wobbles

underside of vehicle is becoming corroded outside perscribed areas

Pass 9 May 2012 213,789 miles

both hand brake cables casings worn away

ns outer sill becoming corroded

os inner sill becoming corroded

snow tyres fitted

snow tyres fitted

under side of vehicle becoming corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 213,686 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Outer 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)

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

corrosion outside perscribed areas requires attension front and rear

ns inner sill becoming corroded

ns outer sill becoming corroded

ns rear lamp unit slightly loose

os fron t head lamp wobbles at mounts

snow tyres fitted

under side of vehicle becoming corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2011 208,957 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 203,501 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 199,727 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 195,576 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 184,407 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 184,407 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 173,780 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 173,780 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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J943 SBM is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 J943 SBM, 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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What year was J943 SBM registered?

J943 SBM is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 April 1992.

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