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K594 BMJ

1993 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

294,353 mi
Last recorded294,353 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2024
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK594 BMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2024 294,353 miles

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2024 294,351 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (1.6 (d))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 285,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Feb 2022 277,177 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 1 Feb 2022 277,173 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 10 Sep 2020 269,944 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2019 264,854 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 264,808 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested light insecure (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess loose (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension bellows damaged but not to excess loose (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 257,271 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2017 245,856 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 11 Sep 2017 245,856 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

Steering column flexible coupling has excessive play (2.1.5)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2016 240,144 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Sep 2016 240,135 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 237,895 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 237,890 miles

Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 203,095 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 203,091 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

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

Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 169,057 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 169,053 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2012 159,814 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 159,806 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 152,685 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2010 141,886 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 122,841 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 104,134 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 102,712 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 101,291 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 99,328 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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K594 BMJ is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 K594 BMJ, 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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K594 BMJ is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 26 February 1993.

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