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K576 FHJ

1993 Citroen Bx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,843 mi
Last recorded149,843 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK576 FHJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2009 149,843 miles

Second hand brake disc fitted to o/s/f.

front shocks weak oil leak at o/s front ;flexis perishing ;n/s front wheel damaged ;brake pipes corroding ;back box corroding and slight leak ;n/s front head light cracked ;wishbone bushes wearing

hand brake cable covers split

Fail 24 Mar 2009 149,688 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front shocks weak oil leak at o/s front ;flexis perishing ;n/s front wheel damaged ;brake pipes corroding ;back box corroding and slight leak ;n/s front head light cracked ;wishbone bushes wearing

hand brake cable covers split

Pass 25 Mar 2008 141,723 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 141,699 miles

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

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

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

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

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

screen chipped ;flexis perishing ;front discs corroding and poor condition ;front number plate broken

Pass 21 Mar 2007 133,250 miles

fuel pipes corroeded

Fail 12 Mar 2007 132,985 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

front discs corroding and 17% front brake imbalance ;front flexis perishing ;hand brake cables wearing ;n/s rear axle bush wearing ;chip in screen

Pass 14 Mar 2006 124,851 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 124,701 miles

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

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

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

n/s and o/s front flexis perishing;fluid leak from engine area ;front hand brake cables wearing front discs poor condition

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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K576 FHJ is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K576 FHJ, 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 K576 FHJ registered?

K576 FHJ is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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