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K492 NTR

1993 Citroen Bx

Black Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

141,116 mi
Last recorded141,116 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK492 NTR
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 141,116 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2019 140,657 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2018 138,071 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2017 135,133 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2017 135,129 miles

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

Offside Front Outer 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 Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp With side lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 132,407 miles

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

oil leak

Pass 11 Jun 2015 126,025 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 119,992 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 115,044 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2012 109,456 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 105,688 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside handbrake reading low

Pass 7 Jun 2010 103,531 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2009 98,853 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2008 92,300 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 87,339 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 85,243 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2006 85,242 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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K492 NTR is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 K492 NTR, 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 K492 NTR registered?

K492 NTR is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 11 January 1993.

Is K492 NTR safe to buy?

The MOT history for K492 NTR shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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