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K473 GPU

1993 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,884 mi
Last recorded84,884 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2010
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK473 GPU
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2010 84,884 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake pad worn more than n/s/f

signs of corrosion n/s/r boot area

Fail 8 Jun 2010 84,884 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

o/s/f brake pad worn more than n/s/f

rear tyres worn out on raised edges

signs of corssion to n/s/r boot/floor area

Pass 23 Jun 2009 73,513 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Jun 2008 64,828 miles

Nearside front tyre lightly rubbing on shock absorber cover

both repairs on inner wings heavley undersealed

near side rear brake low effort

Fail 12 Jun 2008 64,458 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front wiper smearing screen slightly

Nearside front tyre lightly rubbing on shock absorber cover

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

Rear number plate slightly deteriorated

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 54,302 miles

as last vt30

Fail 9 Jun 2007 54,302 miles

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

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

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

all brake discs surface rust

Pass 17 May 2006 45,255 miles

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

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

Slight earth fault on offside rear lamps

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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K473 GPU is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K473 GPU, 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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K473 GPU is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 20 March 1993.

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