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J969 ROL

1991 Citroen Bx

Green Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

113,626 mi
Last recorded113,626 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ969 ROL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 11 Aug 2026 113,626 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2025 110,108 miles

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinnion (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2025 110,108 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack pinnion (2.1.5 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Apr 2024 106,611 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2023 102,547 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2023 102,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling handbrake cable (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 97,383 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2022 97,383 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 93,741 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 91,583 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

nearside dipped beam aim on minimum height

Pass 1 Mar 2019 88,548 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Feb 2019 88,544 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Power steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Feb 2018 85,825 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2017 83,443 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 79,343 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 75,788 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 75,784 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 72,888 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 66,214 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 64,153 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 107,053 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 105,399 miles

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 103,707 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2008 103,615 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 102,041 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 22 Nov 2007 102,039 miles

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

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Aug 2006 101,865 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2006 101,863 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

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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J969 ROL is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 J969 ROL, 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 J969 ROL registered?

J969 ROL is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 27 September 1991.

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