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J973 UVX

1991 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,223 mi
Last recorded103,223 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2011
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ973 UVX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2011 103,223 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 103,204 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 96,827 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 89,516 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 89,484 miles

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

Nearside Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

both front flexi hoses in poor condition.

front discs in poor condition.

Pass 15 Nov 2007 88,247 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 8,593 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2005 83,021 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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J973 UVX is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 J973 UVX, 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 J973 UVX registered?

J973 UVX is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 27 September 1991.

Is J973 UVX safe to buy?

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