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J955 PRU

1991 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

296,020 mi
Last recorded296,020 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2007
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ955 PRU
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2007 296,020 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Inner Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Outer Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Oil leak

rad leaking

Pass 23 Oct 2006 271,367 miles

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

Fail 16 Oct 2006 271,050 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2005 251,478 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2005 251,478 miles

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

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

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

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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J955 PRU is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 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 J955 PRU, 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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J955 PRU is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 5 November 1991.

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