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J98 TPC

1992 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

139,149 mi
Last recorded139,149 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ98 TPC
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 139,149 miles

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

Offside Front parking brake cable slight damage

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

corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 11 Jul 2024 139,103 miles

Nearside Front parking brake cable deteriorated

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))

minor corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 14 Jul 2021 136,742 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Pass 5 Oct 2020 133,588 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Sep 2020 133,583 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 130,526 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 129,797 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2017 129,577 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2016 129,434 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2016 129,434 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 13 Sep 2014 129,075 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

light corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 13 Sep 2014 129,075 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

light corrosion to floor,chassis and suspension

Pass 18 Sep 2012 126,589 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2011 125,544 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 125,544 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2010 124,073 miles

All rear exhaust rubber mountings badly perished.

Fail 6 Sep 2010 124,069 miles

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

All rear exhaust rubber mountings badly perished.

Pass 26 Aug 2009 122,574 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 120,832 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 120,829 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 119,399 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 119,397 miles

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

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

Nearside front and offside rear tyres weaing at inner edges.

Pass 25 Jul 2006 117,828 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 115,667 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2005 115,667 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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J98 TPC is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

Across all 1992 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 125,974 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 J98 TPC, 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 34 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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J98 TPC is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 June 1992.

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