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J980 GFV

1991 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jun 2027
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

105,962 mi
Last recorded105,962 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2026
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ980 GFV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2026 105,962 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2026 105,962 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2015 105,040 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front bumper slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Fail 24 Dec 2015 105,040 miles

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

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking Of steering rack. (2.3.3b)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Front bumper slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on edges.

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 104,835 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 104,835 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

corrosion rear of vehicle but not perscribed areas

Pass 15 Jul 2013 104,251 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Fail 12 Jul 2013 104,251 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 103,194 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 102,913 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 102,911 miles

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

Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

Oil leak

engine warning light on

o/s/f water pipe insecure and fouling on anti roll bar link

Fail 8 Apr 2010 102,758 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

adv front hyd suspention pipes damp

adv rear suspention unit damp

Fail 8 Jul 2009 102,416 miles

Brake master cylinder damaged and function impaired (3.6.G.1c)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

adv corrosion on under body

Pass 23 Jul 2007 97,864 miles

front fog lights not working...

Pass 30 May 2006 87,547 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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J980 GFV is a 1991 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J980 GFV, 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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J980 GFV is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 17 August 1991.

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