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BX MOT Failure Rate - Honest John Classics
Posted: 07 May 2014
by Vanny
Interesting article over on Honest John about model specific failure rates between August 2012 and July 2013.
Of the 317 BX's tested 51.1% passed with the rest failing predominantly on suspension (28%) and electrical/lighting issues (23%). Most of the suspension related issues seem to be fluid derived so i assume these are hydraulic leaks and weeps.
Click the logo to see the full results.
Re: BX MOT Failure Rate - Honest John Classics
Posted: 08 May 2014
by Philhod
Historically, anything above 50% is a good result.
Considering that elektrikery is the greatest issue, I would like to see the results for diesel only as ignition problems are the biggest factor in petroleum fired motors.
Re: BX MOT Failure Rate - Honest John Classics
Posted: 08 May 2014
by mat_the_cat
I would like to avoid looking at the Renault results.
Re: BX MOT Failure Rate - Honest John Classics
Posted: 08 May 2014
by Vanny
There classic car results, the kangoo won't bee in there.
Phil, I suspect most of the electrical faults will be bulbs rather than proper wiring issues. Remembering that other than an emissions test, the engine doesn't even have to be installed!
Re: BX MOT Failure Rate - Honest John Classics
Posted: 08 May 2014
by mat_the_cat
Strangely there's a larger sample for the BX of you look in the modern section. Better pass rate too.
http://good-garage-guide.honestjohn.co. ... citroen/bx
Oh dear.
I guess the pass rate for the BX will improve with time as they become more of a classic and covering less annual miles, although on the other hand you may get more failures from stuff like the rear brakes seizing through lack of use.
Re: BX MOT Failure Rate - Honest John Classics
Posted: 08 May 2014
by Vanny
I think the whole thing is a bit skewed by the type of owners.
Classic Ferrari owners probably keep there cars in better condition than a tight wad BX owner. And i guess some marques are more prized like the DS compared to the BX.
Re: BX MOT Failure Rate - Honest John Classics
Posted: 10 May 2014
by Philhod
That's probably true Vanny (bulbs etc)
When I had mine I used to stick a 2x3 paving flag in the boot every year for about a month before the MOT. Never had a seizure kept em working fine.
After I had it about 3 years I did get a seizure but it was due to corrosion between the radius arm and the caliper, so having shelled out for new discs I thought I would keep them pristine
Re: BX MOT Failure Rate - Honest John Classics
Posted: 17 May 2014
by docchevron132
hmm, both mine passed with no advises last year, this year, fuck knows. Dad's failed on a ball joint, which wasn't actually the ball joint at all as such, it was the hub carrier...
My MoT man wont fail my cars for a bulb out, he just tells me, and more often than not changes the bulb without charge, because he's good like that
Re: BX MOT Failure Rate - Honest John Classics
Posted: 17 May 2014
by Philhod
Must admit mines the same Doc. Mine failed on a track rod end last time. When I rung for a retest he just said your certs waiting come and pick it up.