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K587 URU

1993 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

142,674 mi
Last recorded142,674 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK587 URU
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2016 142,674 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2016 142,670 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded from union to o/s/r wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 142,373 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2015 142,370 miles

Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

Pass 21 Jul 2014 141,810 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2013 135,721 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 128,280 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 119,639 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 11,355 miles

o/s/f tyre cracked and perished

Pass 19 May 2009 101,337 miles
Fail 18 May 2009 101,328 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 92,787 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 84,307 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 76,357 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2006 76,357 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

oil leak

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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K587 URU is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 K587 URU, 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 K587 URU registered?

K587 URU is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 13 January 1993.

Is K587 URU safe to buy?

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