Citroen BX
Registered from 1990 to 1993.
About this model
The Citroën BX is a large family car which was produced by the French manufacturer Citroën from 1982 to 1994. In total, 2,315,739 BXs were built during its 12-year history. The hatchback was discontinued in 1993 with the arrival of the Xantia, but the estate continued for another year. The BX was designed to be lightweight, using particularly few body parts, including many made from plastics.
From the Wikipedia article Citroën BX, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
What fails its inspection
Great Britain's MOT record for the 1992 1.9 diesel. 7 of 28 tests failed.
| Where | Share of failures | Failed tests |
|---|---|---|
| Suspension | 71% | 5 |
| Body and structure | 43% | 3 |
| Steering | 43% | 3 |
| Visibility | 43% | 3 |
| Exhaust and emissions | 29% | 2 |
| Tyres and wheels | 29% | 2 |
The defects inspectors cite
- A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- An obvious leak from any part of the system
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- A tyre fouling a part of the vehicle
Before you buy one
Built from what this car fails on, not from general knowledge of the model.
- Suspension — 71% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- A shock absorber damaged to the extent that it does not function or showing signs of severe leakage
- Steering — 43% of its failures
- Steering rack gaiter or ball joint dust cover missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
- Exhaust and emissions — 29% of its failures
- Emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values
- Tyres and wheels — 29% of its failures
- A tyre fouling a part of the vehicle
- A tyre seriously damaged
- Body and structure — 43% of its failures
- The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any sub-frame, spring or suspension component mounting (a 'prescribed area') is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
- Visibility — 43% of its failures