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J947 KLT

1991 Citroen Bx

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

85,317 mi
Last recorded85,317 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2019
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ947 KLT
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2019 85,317 miles

Offside Rear brake wire bracket broken

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

Pass 30 Nov 2018 84,376 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2017 83,946 miles

General engine/transmission oil leaks

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rubber fuel hose to pump badly perished & cracked

Tail lamps dim slightly with indicators operating

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

Fail 27 Jul 2017 83,942 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

general engine/transmission oil leaks

rubber fuel hose to pump badly cracked

tail lamps dim slightly when indicators operating

Fail 6 Jun 2017 83,942 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill/wheel arch (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

general engine/transmission oil leaks

rubber fuel hose to pump badly cracked

tail lights dim slightly with indicators operating

Pass 4 Jul 2016 82,829 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 82,212 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 81,697 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 81,179 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 7 Aug 2012 80,360 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2012 80,354 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 78,592 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 77,660 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2010 77,660 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 77,426 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 76,986 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 76,986 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 76,457 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 75,805 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 75,805 miles

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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J947 KLT is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 J947 KLT, 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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J947 KLT is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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