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K697 BTM

1993 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Apr 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

85,440 mi
Last recorded85,440 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK697 BTM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2026 85,440 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2026 85,294 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested hydraulic leak at nsf (1.2.1 (g))

Central Front Suspension component leaking sphere leaking and pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension component leaking pipes leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Front Suspension component leaking pipes leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

Pass 9 Apr 2025 76,723 miles

Offside Front suspension hydraulic unit damp

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Apr 2024 65,347 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 6 Apr 2023 61,516 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2022 61,444 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 59,219 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2019 58,662 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 56,438 miles

light lense holed

Pass 3 Aug 2012 56,210 miles

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 3 Aug 2012 56,209 miles

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 27 May 2011 55,373 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2011 55,366 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 51,126 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2010 51,084 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 47,783 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 45,794 miles

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Pass 27 Apr 2007 44,111 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 42,215 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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K697 BTM is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 K697 BTM, 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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K697 BTM is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 28 April 1993.

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