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K196 XVR

1992 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2027
Tests31 (21 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate67.7%

Mileage

134,341 mi
Last recorded134,341 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK196 XVR
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

21 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 134,341 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2025 131,700 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2025 131,700 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2024 128,226 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2024 128,205 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2023 126,079 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 123,475 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2021 120,645 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2020 117,806 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jul 2019 114,931 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 112,216 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 108,204 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 108,204 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

fuel filler tank strap corrosion

Pass 26 Jul 2016 106,382 miles

Oil leak

fuel filler tank strap corrosion

Fail 26 Jul 2016 106,363 miles

All position lamps not working all (1.1.A.3b)

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Oil leak

fuel filler tank strap corrosion

Pass 21 Jul 2015 103,972 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 105,145 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2014 102,144 miles

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 20 Jun 2013 99,527 miles

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

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

fuel lines under vehicle rusting

Pass 12 Jun 2012 97,180 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 93,953 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 17 Jun 2011 93,953 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 91,449 miles

slight pitting to inner of o/s/f brake disc

Fail 18 Jun 2010 91,398 miles

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

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

slight pitting to inner of o/s/f brake disc

Pass 30 Jun 2009 88,322 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 22 Jun 2009 88,303 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 84,319 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 80,525 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 80,525 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 May 2006 71,632 miles
Fail 30 May 2006 71,632 miles

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

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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K196 XVR is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K196 XVR, 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 K196 XVR registered?

K196 XVR is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 24 December 1992.

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