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J959 PWL

1992 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

102,153 mi
Last recorded102,153 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2011
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ959 PWL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2011 102,153 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 84,930 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 84,793 miles

Nearside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 83,959 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 83,959 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 82,551 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 80,645 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 80,645 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 77,749 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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J959 PWL is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 J959 PWL, 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 J959 PWL registered?

J959 PWL is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 26 March 1992.

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