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K165 OCV

1992 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

209,885 mi
Last recorded209,885 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK165 OCV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2017 209,885 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 205,534 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 Jul 2016 205,534 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Jul 2015 200,820 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2015 200,793 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Brake cable knotted (3.5.1b)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Fuel hose insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 195,190 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Gas suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2013 187,742 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2012 184,730 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2012 184,650 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 177,157 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 177,157 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Feb 2010 171,545 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 170,374 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 170,371 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2008 168,686 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 168,675 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2007 165,882 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2007 165,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2006 163,204 miles

nearside handbrake cable outer casings cracked

Fail 5 Jan 2006 163,204 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

nearside handbrake cable outer casings cracked

How Reliable is the Citroen Bx?

Based on 40,178 MOT tests across 8,590 vehicles.

64.9%
Pass Rate
3,107
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
8,590
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2,477
constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,931
Fluid suspension pipe leaking 1,902
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 1,857
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 1,694
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K165 OCV is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1992 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 125,974 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen Bx fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 2,477 recorded failures. If you're considering buying K165 OCV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen Bx typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 34 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K165 OCV registered?

K165 OCV is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 25 November 1992.

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