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K287 TBJ

1993 Citroen Bx

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

78,469 mi
Last recorded78,469 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK287 TBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2009 78,469 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 75,282 miles

SUSPENSION QUITE SOFT

Fail 9 Dec 2008 75,282 miles

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

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

SUSPENSION QUITE SOFT

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 73,140 miles

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

headlight aims at minimum hight, as long as suspension stays on high setting when driven

windscreen washers barely efficient

Pass 4 Dec 2006 70,183 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2005 66,329 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2005 66,318 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

o/s front hand brake cable touching tyre on full lock

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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K287 TBJ is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 K287 TBJ, 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 K287 TBJ registered?

K287 TBJ is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 27 January 1993.

Is K287 TBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for K287 TBJ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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