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K685 VKE

1993 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2012
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

188,046 mi
Last recorded188,046 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2011
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK685 VKE
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2011 188,046 miles

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

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

front brake discs corroded

parking brake imbalance 68%

Fail 1 Dec 2011 188,038 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

significant engine oil leaks

front brake discs corroded

parking brake imbalance 68%

Fail 12 Nov 2010 186,729 miles

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

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

n/s o/s front discs corroded

n/s rear seat belt cover missing

Pass 12 Nov 2010 186,729 miles

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

n/s o/s front discs corroded

n/s rear seat belt cover missing

Pass 1 Dec 2009 183,850 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 183,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

center seat belt casing missing

Pass 13 Nov 2008 179,929 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2008 179,921 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2007 175,422 miles

fuel lines corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2007 175,415 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension supply pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

fuel lines corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2006 170,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

n/s o/s rear lamp lenses loose

o/s rear trye valve twisted

rear seat belt center stalk outer casing missing

Pass 29 Nov 2006 170,706 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

n/s o/s rear lamp lenses loose

o/s rear trye valve twisted

rear seat belt center stalk outer casing missing

Pass 1 Dec 2005 165,548 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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)

fuel pipes getting corroded

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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K685 VKE is a 1993 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 K685 VKE, 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 K685 VKE registered?

K685 VKE is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 June 1993.

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