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K218 LAP

1992 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2007
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

165,587 mi
Last recorded165,587 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2007
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK218 LAP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2007 165,587 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Front Steering damper leaking oil (2.2.C.1f)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Position lamp switch insecure (1.1.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak

rear tyres cracking

Pass 30 Sep 2006 162,044 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 162,043 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

light switch broken

n/s/f tyre cut sidewall

signs of leak around brake master cylinder

Pass 24 Oct 2005 159,677 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2005 159,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K218 LAP is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K218 LAP, 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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K218 LAP is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 September 1992.

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