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K693 YJO

1993 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

189,138 mi
Last recorded189,138 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2007
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK693 YJO
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2007 189,138 miles

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

f/brake discs deteriated

low park brake reserve

steering feels notchy(tight spots)

steering lower flexi-coupling cracked

windscreen lightly scratched

Fail 29 Nov 2007 189,007 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

f/brake discs deteriated

low park brake reserve

steering feels notchy(tight spots)

steering lower flexi-coupling cracked

windscreen lightly scratched

Pass 22 Nov 2006 174,780 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

f/brake discs deteriated

lower steering flexi-coupling deteriated

play in both o/s & n/s f/suspension lower ball joints(marginal passes)

slight on n/s/f wheel

various minor chips in windscreen

wiper blade deteriated & washers poor

Fail 22 Nov 2006 174,780 miles

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

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

Coolant leak

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

f/brake discs deteriated

lower steering flexi-coupling deteriated

play in both o/s & n/s f/suspension lower ball joints(marginal passes)

slight on n/s/f wheel

various minor chips in windscreen

wiper blade deteriated & washers poor

Fail 4 Nov 2005 158,934 miles

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

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

chorosion around both f/strut top mts

o/s headlamp lens damp

o/s/f lower ball joint boot split

oil leak

screen washers & wipers poor

Pass 4 Nov 2005 158,934 miles

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

chorosion around both f/strut top mts

o/s headlamp lens damp

o/s/f lower ball joint boot split

oil leak

screen washers & wipers poor

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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K693 YJO is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 K693 YJO, 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 K693 YJO registered?

K693 YJO is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 11 March 1993.

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