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K251 OYJ

1993 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2025
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,573 mi
Last recorded152,573 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK251 OYJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 152,573 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 152,108 miles

Front brake disc inner faces badly pitted

Nearside and Offside front inner arches corroding

Nearside outer sill corroding

Offside outer sill corroding

Fail 26 May 2021 152,108 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake disc inner faces badly pitted

Nearside and Offside front inner arches corroding

Nearside outer sill corroding

Offside outer sill corroding

Pass 12 Jun 2020 149,738 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear underside of sill corroded

offside seat belt stalk clasp missing

Fail 3 Jun 2020 149,734 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength underside of sill corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

front brake discs corroded

hand brake travel high

nearside rear underside of sill corroded

offside seat belt stalk clasp missing

Pass 26 Jun 2019 142,538 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside seat belt clasp missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Apr 2018 141,440 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 141,136 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floorpan (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 139,898 miles

Nearside front tyre low tread

Nearside rear outer sill corroding

Nearside rear tyre low tread

Offside front brake pads low material

Offside front floorpan corroding

Offside rear tyre low tread

Slight blow on exhaust joints

Steering rack gaiters deteriorating

Pass 4 Mar 2016 133,691 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 123,802 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2015 123,802 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 165,546 miles

Both rear suspension spheres corroding

Rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 15 Nov 2011 165,546 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2011 165,546 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 165,549 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 10 Dec 2010 165,546 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

rear nearside brake noisey

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 30 Apr 2007 165,549 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 165,548 miles

Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2005 141,291 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2005 141,291 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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K251 OYJ is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 K251 OYJ, 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 K251 OYJ registered?

K251 OYJ is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 December 1993.

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