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J977 KLU

1991 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

99,452 mi
Last recorded99,452 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2025
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ977 KLU
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2025 99,452 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2025 99,430 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Apr 2024 96,954 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2023 95,836 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2022 94,423 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 94,403 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2020 93,495 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fail 31 Jul 2020 92,449 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Power steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 30 Oct 2018 89,262 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2017 84,211 miles

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Oct 2017 84,211 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Oct 2016 79,156 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor Oil Leak From Engine

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 28 Oct 2016 79,140 miles

Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Stop Lamps (1.4.A.2h)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Minor Oil Leak From Engine

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 72,150 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 72,131 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 67,095 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2013 59,207 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 59,129 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 52,878 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2009 49,112 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 49,093 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 42,901 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 42,451 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

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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J977 KLU is a 1991 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 J977 KLU, 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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J977 KLU is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 2 August 1991.

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