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K235 BWL

1993 Citroen Bx

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

125,404 mi
Last recorded125,404 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2010
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK235 BWL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2010 125,404 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

battery insecure & leaking

battery leaking

both front tyres worn on inner edges

front to rear fuel pipes corroded

Pass 10 Sep 2009 124,028 miles

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

near side rear tyre starting to split on inner edge

Fail 1 Sep 2009 124,027 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

near side rear tyre starting to split on inner edge

Pass 18 Sep 2008 115,569 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Sep 2008 115,569 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2007 113,163 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 113,163 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 107,226 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2005 99,244 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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K235 BWL is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

Across all 1993 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 133,174 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 K235 BWL, 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 33 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K235 BWL registered?

K235 BWL is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 4 February 1993.

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