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K396 URJ

1992 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,235 mi
Last recorded184,235 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK396 URJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 3 Feb 2018 184,235 miles

Brake performance not tested oil leak (3.7.A.1)

Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (3.6.E.1)

Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Fail 1 Nov 2017 184,212 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 180,071 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2013 170,104 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 154,922 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 142,020 miles

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

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

slight leaks on suspension units

small chips on screen

wiper slightly split and smeary

Pass 28 Jan 2010 133,576 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

heavy rusting in places near suspension

rear suspension valve weeping

Fail 16 Dec 2009 133,564 miles

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

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

Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

heavy rusting in places near suspension

rear suspension valve weeping

Pass 22 Dec 2008 127,144 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 127,005 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2007 114,408 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2006 106,704 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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K396 URJ is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1992 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 125,974 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 URJ, 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 34 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K396 URJ is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1992.

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