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J960 DYJ

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Nov 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

52,283 mi
Last recorded52,283 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2025
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ960 DYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2025 52,283 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2024 51,328 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 50,671 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2023 50,671 miles

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

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 50,222 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 49,662 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2020 49,045 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 48,299 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 46,344 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2018 46,341 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 45,960 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 44,267 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 44,267 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2015 43,982 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 43,982 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 43,427 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 41,919 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 40,588 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2012 40,583 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2011 38,169 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

steering slightly rough

Fail 16 Aug 2011 38,164 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 35,916 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 35,895 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

front registration plate damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2009 33,152 miles

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

all rear brake and suspension pipes oil soaked/undersealed

front registration plate slightly damaged

Pass 14 Aug 2008 30,262 miles

Both wing mirrors slightly deteriorated

Various brake and suspension pipes corroding

Windscreen washer poor

Fail 13 Aug 2008 30,261 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both wing mirrors slightly deteriorated

Various brake and suspension pipes corroding

Windscreen washer poor

Pass 24 Jul 2007 29,337 miles

all suspension hard

Pass 8 Aug 2006 28,603 miles

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

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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J960 DYJ is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 J960 DYJ, 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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What year was J960 DYJ registered?

J960 DYJ is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1991.

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