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1991 Citroen BX 1.9L Diesel · J977 KLU

J977 KLU

1991 Citroen BX (1.9L, diesel). First registered 02 Aug 1991. Recorded mileage 99,452 miles. MOT expired on 17 Jun 2026.

Make & Model
CITROEN BX
Year / Origin
1991
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Expired on 17 Jun 2026
Road Tax
—
Recorded Mileage
99,452 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide
Available on IAGC
MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 17 Jun 2026
Tax Status
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Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
1991
Engine
1905cc
Mechanical Assessment

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The record for this 1991 Citroen BX shows a generally stable roadworthiness profile over the last three years, though the most recent test conducted on 19 June 2025 resulted in a pass with no dectective items or advisories noted. This follows a failure in June 2025 where the vehicle was rejected due to a missing offside steering rack gaiter. That specific issue was rectified and re-tested just two days later, suggesting the owner is responsive to immediate safety concerns when identified by the MOT tester. The mileage history is notably low for a vehicle of 35 years, having covered only 99,452 miles in total. This averages to approximately 2,800 miles per year. The data shows a consistent low-usage pattern, with only 5,029 miles recorded between 2022 and 2025. While low mileage often indicates less wear on own like tyres and brake pads, it also increases the risk of dry rot in rubber components and corrosion from periods of inactivity. A potential buyer should focus their physical inspection on the suspension and structural integrity, as the vehicle's age and low mileage can lead to the hidden degradation of rubber bushes and metal joints. Given the previous failure regarding the steering artwork gaiter, a thorough check of the steering system for leaks or excessive play is advisable to ensure the repair was comprehensive. Beyond that, the history shows no recurring advisories for rust or mechanical wear in the recent years, which is a positive indicator for a car of this era.
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J977 KLU Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 19/06/2025
  • 99,452 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • No defects recorded at the latest MOT

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J977 KLU MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 2 Oct 2026, 02:00
MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1991 Citroen Bx (J977 KLU) between April 2022 and June 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 19 June 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))”.

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J977 KLU Mileage History

  1. 11/04/202294,423 mi
  2. 06/04/202395,836 mi+1,413 mi
  3. 30/04/202496,954 mi+1,118 mi
  4. 17/06/202599,430 mi+2,476 mi
  5. 19/06/202599,452 mi+22 mi

Average of roughly 1,577 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

Technical Specifications

May be subject to ULEZ charges

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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MOT Expired or Failed
Tax Status Unknown
Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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