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K580 DJB

1993 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

175,869 mi
Last recorded175,869 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2013
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK580 DJB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 8 Feb 2013 175,869 miles

Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.6.C.3)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

both front tyres are on the legal limit

front brake discs poor condition

screen marked

slight play o/s/r radius arm

suspension pipes rusty

Pass 16 Feb 2012 169,395 miles

Lower Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.1.5)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 162,513 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 162,512 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 160,182 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2009 155,023 miles

susspension not pumping up as quickly as would normally be expected, suggest this is looked into at some point

Fail 12 Feb 2009 155,023 miles

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

susspension not pumping up as quickly as would normally be expected, suggest this is looked into at some point

Pass 13 Feb 2008 146,208 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 146,208 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 134,042 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 133,975 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 124,996 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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K580 DJB is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 K580 DJB, 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 K580 DJB registered?

K580 DJB is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 5 January 1993.

Is K580 DJB safe to buy?

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