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J948 KMW

1992 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

167,067 mi
Last recorded167,067 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2025
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ948 KMW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2025 167,067 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 May 2024 164,913 miles

small hole in n/s /rear wheel arch

Pass 9 Jan 2023 163,240 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2021 162,150 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front fog light not working

oil leak not excessive

Pass 14 May 2020 159,590 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

underbody corrosion

Pass 12 Aug 2019 157,348 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 157,348 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 155,952 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2017 154,683 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 8 May 2017 154,683 miles

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

Rear Stop lamp not working both rear (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Apr 2016 154,040 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 153,428 miles

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake travel is long

headlamp patterns are poor

Fail 16 Dec 2014 153,428 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

handbrake travel is long

headlamp patterns are poor

Pass 10 Oct 2013 148,706 miles

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 9 Oct 2013 148,706 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 140,938 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2011 138,818 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 136,658 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2010 136,658 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 May 2009 133,754 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 131,123 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 128,683 miles

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

HAND BRAKE CABLE C LOSE TO N/S/F INNER WHEEL RIM

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

Pass 8 May 2006 126,121 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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J948 KMW is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 J948 KMW, 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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J948 KMW is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 10 July 1992.

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