Citroen BX MOT Results

Registered in 1991
61.8% pass rate
from 55 tests in 2021
Failure rates by item

Here you can drill down into the failure rates for each item on the test. We've also compared the rates to the average results for 1991 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen BX is unusually good or bad.

  • 16% fail on Suspension
    • 7.3% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (121 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 5.5% fail on Pipes (335 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 3.6% fail on Suspension unit (133 times worse than other 1991 cars)
      • 1.8% fail on Bellows
    • 5.5% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas
    • 3.6% fail on Shock absorbers (5 times worse than other 1991 cars)
  • 11% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 3.6% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 3.6% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Headlamps
      • 1.8% fail on Headlamp
    • 1.8% fail on Direction indicators
      • 1.8% fail on Flashing type
        • 1.8% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 1.8% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 1.8% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.8% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
  • 7.3% fail on Brakes
    • 5.5% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.6% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.6% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 3.6% fail on Service brake performance
    • 1.8% fail on Parking brake control
      • 1.8% fail on Lever
    • 1.8% fail on Hydraulic systems
      • 1.8% fail on Valves
    • 1.8% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.8% fail on Brake cables, rods, levers and linkages
        • 1.8% fail on Cable
  • 7.3% fail on Body, chassis, structure
    • 1.8% fail on Chassis
      • 1.8% fail on Chassis condition
    • 1.8% fail on Exhaust system
    • 1.8% fail on Transmission
      • 1.8% fail on Drive shafts
        • 1.8% fail on Joints
    • 1.8% fail on Engine mounting
      • 1.8% fail on Engine mounting condition
  • 5.5% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks
    • 5.5% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 5.5% fail on Spark ignition
        • 5.5% fail on Non catalyst emissions
  • 3.6% fail on Steering
    • 1.8% fail on Steering gear
      • 1.8% fail on Steering rack
    • 1.8% fail on Power steering
      • 1.8% fail on Other components
    • 1.8% fail on Steering wheel
  • 3.6% fail on Visibility
    • 1.8% fail on Wipers
    • 1.8% fail on Washers
  • 1.8% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 1.8% fail on Seat belts
      • 1.8% fail on Requirements
      • 1.8% fail on Condition
  • 1.8% fail on Tyres
    • 1.8% fail on Condition

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