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K49 AUD

1993 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

190,342 mi
Last recorded190,342 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2013
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK49 AUD
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2013 190,342 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear suspension unit damp

washers poor

Fail 15 Jul 2013 190,342 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

rear suspension unit damp

washers poor

Pass 9 Sep 2011 180,992 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front and rear number plates cracked.

Moderate play in offside rear suspension radius arm bearings.

Nail in nearside front tyre.

Nearside front fog lamp not working.

Nearside rear inner sill corroding.

Offside front inner wing corroding.

Offside rear footwell holed by corrosion, but just out of seat belt mounting prescribed area. Advise repair.

Offside rear inner wheel arch corroding and getting weak.

Offside rear sill panel corroding.

Possible fault developing with ABS.

Slight play in nearside rear suspension trailing arm bearings.

Throttle pedal bracket cracked.

Pass 8 Oct 2010 179,210 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front and rear number plates cracked.

Front brake discs in poor condition. Advise replacement.

Nearside front fog lamp not working.

Nearside rear inner sill corroding.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear foot brake readings low. Advise inspection.

Offside rear of floor panel holed by corrosion, just outside of prescibed area. Advise repair.

Slight dampness around rear suspension spheres.

Slight play in offside rear suspension radius arm bearings.

Fail 6 Oct 2010 179,209 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Front and rear number plates cracked.

Front brake discs in poor condition. Advise replacement.

Nearside front fog lamp not working.

Nearside rear inner sill corroding.

Offside front and nearside front brake hoses perishing.

Offside rear and nearside rear foot brake readings low. Advise inspection.

Offside rear of floor panel holed by corrosion, just outside of prescibed area. Advise repair.

Slight dampness around rear suspension spheres.

Slight play in offside rear suspension radius arm bearings.

Fail 24 Oct 2009 179,113 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 161,219 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Fail 31 Oct 2008 161,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 18 May 2007 157,962 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 148,562 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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K49 AUD is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K49 AUD, 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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K49 AUD is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 17 May 1993.

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