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K197 BAN

1992 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2019
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

208,401 mi
Last recorded208,401 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2018
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK197 BAN
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2018 208,401 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 208,401 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 200,574 miles

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

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.4.A.2h)

Fail 31 May 2017 200,574 miles

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Rear Direction indicators affected by the operation of another lamp both (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 192,931 miles

handbrake has minimum reserve travel

oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2016 192,931 miles

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

handbrake has minimum reserve travel

oil leak

Pass 4 Jun 2015 185,640 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jun 2014 178,195 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both front tyres wearing from inside recommended to check wheel alignment

Pass 1 Jul 2013 171,009 miles

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2013 171,006 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 170,982 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 166,501 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2005 156,989 miles

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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K197 BAN is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 K197 BAN, 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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K197 BAN is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 11 August 1992.

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