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J946 GMA

1992 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2016
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

69,082 mi
Last recorded69,082 miles
Recorded on9 May 2015
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ946 GMA
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 May 2015 69,082 miles

Front hydraulic suspension unit has slight misting of hydraulic fluid

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

Fail 20 Apr 2015 69,045 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside rear lamp unit slightly damaged

Pass 20 Dec 2013 68,056 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded and weak

floor to inner sill areas corroded and weak

Fail 19 Dec 2013 68,056 miles

Spare wheel carrier insecure (6.4.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

exhaust system corroded and weak

floor to inner sill areas corroded and weak

Fail 25 Jul 2013 68,056 miles

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

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

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded / rusty

floor to inner sill areas corroded/weak

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,426 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 64,426 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 63,049 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2009 63,049 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Bonnet not securing in the closed position.

Pass 26 Oct 2007 59,055 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2007 59,055 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 57,229 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 57,226 miles

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

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

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Pass 25 Oct 2005 55,014 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2005 55,014 miles

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

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

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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J946 GMA is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 J946 GMA, 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 J946 GMA registered?

J946 GMA is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 15 April 1992.

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