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J997 RRD

1991 Citroen Bx

Black Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,466 mi
Last recorded124,466 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2025
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ997 RRD
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2025 124,466 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 124,367 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2024 124,352 miles

Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2023 124,201 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2022 124,116 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 123,666 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2020 123,339 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 123,220 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 122,823 miles

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing near shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both very cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2018 122,821 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Central Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing near shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose slightly damaged both very cracked (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2015 122,807 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2015 122,802 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 122,775 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 21 Sep 2010 122,760 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Nov 2007 122,439 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2007 122,371 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2006 118,642 miles

hand brake travel high

Pass 22 Nov 2005 115,456 miles

SLIGHT LEAK FROM O/S/F/ SUSPENSION LEG RETURN PIPE.

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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J997 RRD is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 J997 RRD, 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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J997 RRD is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 22 October 1991.

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