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K396 NGO

1993 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

172,675 mi
Last recorded172,675 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2025
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK396 NGO
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2025 172,675 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2024 153,440 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2023 135,408 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2022 133,345 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jan 2022 133,339 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear both sides have a slight suspension fluid leak

Pass 8 Jan 2021 130,596 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2019 129,484 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 123,230 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 149,607 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 149,505 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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Pass 24 May 2007 136,058 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 124,081 miles

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

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

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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K396 NGO is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 K396 NGO, 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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K396 NGO is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 28 April 1993.

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