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K416 BNE

1993 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

202,995 mi
Last recorded202,995 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2016
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK416 BNE
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2016 202,995 miles

Front number plate deteriorating and cracked

Nearside Rear light unit damaged but not showing white light

spare tyre badly damaged

Fail 8 Jun 2016 202,993 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking leak off pipes (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension leaking leak off pipes (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front number plate deteriorating and cracked

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear indicator light unit damaged but not showing white light

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

spare tyre very badly damaged

Pass 19 Jun 2015 198,610 miles

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

both front brake disces deteriorated

both rear b/disces deteriorate

front number plate deterioraded

n/s/f h/brake outer cover deteriorated

Fail 18 Jun 2015 198,601 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both front brake disces deteriorated

both rear b/disces deteriorate

front number plate deterioraded

n/s/f h/brake outer cover deteriorated

n/s/f supension return pipes deteriorating

Pass 29 Oct 2013 197,334 miles

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 25 Oct 2013 197,331 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Wheel insecure (4.2.A.1c)

Oil leak

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 29 Oct 2012 190,234 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 180,035 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 180,035 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2010 166,835 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2009 153,751 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 23 Sep 2009 153,749 miles

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

Front Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 141,779 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 141,779 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Spare wheel insecure (6.4.2)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 17 Jul 2007 127,589 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2007 127,589 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Pass 2 Aug 2006 118,242 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 118,239 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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K416 BNE is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 K416 BNE, 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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K416 BNE is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 24 June 1993.

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