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K238 ESF

1993 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

228,894 mi
Last recorded228,894 miles
Recorded on11 May 2015
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK238 ESF
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2015 228,894 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

rear suspension unit damp

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 2 May 2015 228,889 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear suspension unit damp

Pass 2 May 2014 223,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

both front seat belt clasp casings missing

fluid around suspension pipes/brake pipes no obvious leaks

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre on legal limit

spare tyre below legal limit

Fail 2 May 2014 223,531 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

both front seat belt clasp casings missing

fluid around suspension pipes/brake pipes no obvious leaks

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre on legal limit

spare tyre below legal limit

Pass 10 May 2013 220,726 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front seatbelt clasp outer casings missing

fluid around various components no obvious leaks found during pressure test

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre close to limit and has slight sidewall damage

oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2013 220,723 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

both front seatbelt clasp outer casings missing

fluid around various components no obvious leaks found during pressure test

front number plate cracked

nearside front tyre close to limit and has slight sidewall damage

oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2012 216,618 miles

accelerator pedal anti splip missing

both front seatbelt clap covers missing

fluid around front suspension unit no obvious leaks found during pressure test

front number plate cracked

nearside front outer sill corroded (31cm from sub-frame mounting will require attention soon

offside front lower ball joint has slight play

offside rear inner door step slightly corroded

oil around engine

several metal brake pipes slightly corroded

vehicle has been extensively repaired

Fail 28 Apr 2011 211,648 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both front seat belt clasp covers missing

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front wheel has a slight brake bind

offside rear door piller slightly corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust section has a slight blow

slight play in both bottom ball joints

slight play in both front shockers

slight play in both front top shocker mounts

slight play in both rear suspension units

spare wheel and spare wheel carrier missing

vehicle has been heavily repaired

Pass 28 Apr 2011 211,648 miles

both front inner flitches slightly corroded

both front seat belt clasp covers missing

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

front metal brake pipes slightly corroded

front number plate slightly damaged

nearside front wheel has a slight brake bind

offside rear door piller slightly corroded

oil leak

rear exhaust section has a slight blow

slight play in both bottom ball joints

slight play in both front shockers

slight play in both front top shocker mounts

slight play in both rear suspension units

spare wheel and spare wheel carrier missing

vehicle has been heavily repaired

Pass 28 Apr 2010 207,275 miles

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

footbrake travel requires attention soon

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front outersill slightly damaged

offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge and requires attention soon

offside rear door piller slightly corroded

oil leak

repaires heavily undersealed

slight blow from centre exhaust section

slight blow from rear exhaust section

slight play in both rear suspension bushes

spare wheel and spare wheel carrier missing

Fail 26 Apr 2010 207,268 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

both rear chassis rails slightly corroded

footbrake travel requires attention soon

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front outersill slightly damaged

offside front tyre on legal limit on inner edge and requires attention soon

offside rear door piller slightly corroded

oil leak

slight blow from centre exhaust section

slight blow from rear exhaust section

slight play in both rear suspension bushes

spare wheel and spare wheel carrier missing

Pass 1 May 2009 201,643 miles

both front tyres close to legal limit

centre to rear exhaust joint has a slight blow

drivers seat belt clasp requires attention soon

footbrake travel requires attention soon

offside front outersills slightly damaged

offside rear tyre close to legal limit

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2008 193,387 miles

both front flexi brake pipes slightly perished

front brake discs slightly corroded

front brake pads wearing thin

nearside front cv gaitor slightly perished

oil leak

slight play in steering rack

Pass 20 Apr 2007 184,276 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perishing

slight play in steering rack

Fail 19 Apr 2007 184,276 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres perishing

slight play in steering rack

Pass 24 Apr 2006 174,449 miles

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

front handbrake outer casing perished+split

strong advise front suspension flexies perishing

strong advise front to rear metal fuel pipes coroaded

Fail 20 Apr 2006 174,449 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

handbrake cable outer casing is coroaded

strong advise front+rear fuel pipes coroaded

strong advise frront suspension flexies perished

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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K238 ESF is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K238 ESF, 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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K238 ESF is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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