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K424 VPD

1992 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

185,519 mi
Last recorded185,519 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK424 VPD
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2010 185,519 miles

Oil leak

slight weep from rear height corrector

Pass 23 Sep 2009 182,310 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Sep 2009 182,250 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2008 180,609 miles

handbrake cables in poor condition

Fail 30 Sep 2008 180,573 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Oil leak

both handbrake cables outer sleeving worn

brake doser assistance reduced

Pass 14 Sep 2007 175,859 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 175,800 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 169,418 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2006 169,398 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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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K424 VPD is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 K424 VPD, 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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K424 VPD is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 20 August 1992.

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