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J953 LLN

1991 Citroen Bx

Black Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

98,454 mi
Last recorded98,454 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ953 LLN
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 98,454 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Pass 3 Jun 2024 94,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 24 May 2023 92,440 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

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

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

Under body and components coated in sealant

Pass 14 Mar 2022 90,622 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2021 88,548 miles

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Oct 2019 83,358 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2018 79,769 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread crack (0.1 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack across bottom of windscreen, not affecting drivers view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 77,845 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 72,854 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 72,852 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 67,271 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 67,271 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2014 61,139 miles

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

Slight general underbody corrosion

Pass 6 Sep 2012 59,666 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 55,331 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 53,186 miles

os & ns rear tyres side wall perishing.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 50,535 miles

fuel lines corroded.parking brake travel.

Pass 3 Sep 2008 46,351 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front to rear fuel pipes corroded / high travel on hand brake

Pass 11 Sep 2007 42,554 miles

front brake discs corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2006 40,459 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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J953 LLN is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 J953 LLN, 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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J953 LLN is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 23 October 1991.

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