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Citroen BX MOT Results

51.1% pass rate
from 135 tests in 2021
(85% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
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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 pre-1990 cars and highlighted areas where the Citroen BX is unusually good or bad.

  • 20% fail on Lamps, reflectors and electrical equipment
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamps
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp
    • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
      • 5.2% fail on Headlamp aim
    • 5.2% fail on Electrical equipment (180% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Horn
      • 2.2% fail on Battery(ies)
    • 3.7% fail on Front and rear fog lamps
      • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
        • 3.7% fail on Rear fog lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Stop lamp
    • 1.5% fail on Registration plate lamp(s)
    • 0.74% fail on Direction indicators
      • 0.74% fail on Flashing type
        • 0.74% fail on Individual direction indicators
    • 0.74% fail on Hazard warning
      • 0.74% fail on Switch
  • 18% fail on Suspension (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.9% fail on Air/gas/fluid suspension (164 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 4.4% fail on Suspension unit (349 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Accumulator (594 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Other components (147 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 1.5% fail on Levelling valve (330 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Pipes
    • 7.4% fail on Component mounting prescribed areas (160% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Suspension arms
      • 2.2% fail on Pins and bushes
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint
      • 0.74% fail on Ball joint dust cover
    • 1.5% fail on Sub-frames
      • 1.5% fail on Sub-frame mounting prescribed areas (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Shock absorbers
  • 16% fail on Steering (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Steering gear (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Steering rack (6 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.0% fail on Power steering (7 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Operation
      • 0.74% fail on Pipes and hoses
      • 0.74% fail on Rams
      • 0.74% fail on Other components
    • 3.0% fail on Steering coupling (43 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 2.2% fail on Flexible coupling (147 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Universal joint
    • 2.2% fail on Steering linkage components
      • 2.2% fail on Track rod end
    • 0.74% fail on Steering play
      • 0.74% fail on Steering rack
    • 0.74% fail on Electronic power steering
  • 15% fail on Body, chassis, structure (130% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 8.1% fail on Exhaust system (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 6.7% fail on Transmission (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 6.7% fail on Drive shafts (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
        • 6.7% fail on Joints (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Integral vehicle structure
      • 0.74% fail on Integral vehicle structure condition
    • 0.74% fail on Spare wheel
      • 0.74% fail on Carrier
    • 0.74% fail on Seats
      • 0.74% fail on Driver's seat
  • 11% fail on Noise, emissions and leaks (150% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 7.4% fail on Exhaust emissions
      • 7.4% fail on Spark ignition
        • 7.4% fail on Non catalyst emissions (140% worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 3.7% fail on Fluid leaks (5 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 3.0% fail on Hydraulic fluid leaks (72 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
      • 0.74% fail on Engine oil leaks
  • 10% fail on Visibility
    • 5.2% fail on Wipers
    • 5.2% fail on Washers
  • 8.1% fail on Brakes
    • 5.9% fail on Brake performance
      • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
        • 3.7% fail on Rbt
          • 3.7% fail on Service brake performance
      • 3.0% fail on Service Brake Efficiency (sp)
        • 3.0% fail on Rbt (sp)
          • 2.2% fail on Service brake performance
          • 0.74% fail on Service brake imbalance
      • 1.5% fail on Parking brake efficiency (sp)
        • 1.5% fail on Rbt (sp)
      • 0.74% fail on Brake performance not tested
    • 1.5% fail on Rigid brake pipes
    • 1.5% fail on Mechanical brake components
      • 1.5% fail on Brake discs and drums
        • 1.5% fail on Brake discs (4 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
    • 0.74% fail on Parking brake control
      • 0.74% fail on Lever
    • 0.74% fail on Brake actuators (including spring brakes or hydraulic cylinders)
      • 0.74% fail on Hydraulic brake callipers
  • 4.4% fail on Seat belts and supplementary restraint systems
    • 4.4% fail on Seat belts
      • 2.2% fail on Prescribed areas
      • 2.2% fail on Condition (3 times worse than other pre-1990 cars)
  • 2.2% fail on Identification of the vehicle
    • 2.2% fail on Registration plates
  • 1.5% fail on Tyres
    • 0.74% fail on Condition
    • 0.74% fail on Tread depth
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