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K408 JYC

1993 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1760cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

100,442 mi
Last recorded100,442 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK408 JYC
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,760cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2023 100,442 miles

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

Offside Front Outer sill corroded small hole structure not effected

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2022 100,101 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2021 100,093 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2019 97,953 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2018 96,287 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 94,887 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2015 91,375 miles

Oil leak

Fail 24 Feb 2015 91,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2014 89,842 miles

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside front struts, rubber fluid return pipes in poor condition

Fail 6 Feb 2014 89,821 miles

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

Nearside Front Electrical wiring deteriorated and bare connector exposed (1.9.2c)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

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

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

nearside and offside front struts, rubber fluid return pipes in poor condition

offside front brake dragging??

Pass 6 Aug 2012 85,598 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 81,471 miles
Pass 25 May 2010 74,494 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 66,699 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 66,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Feb 2008 56,969 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 51,407 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2006 48,864 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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K408 JYC is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,760cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 K408 JYC, 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 K408 JYC registered?

K408 JYC is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 26 January 1993.

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