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K709 XPM

1993 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

130,489 mi
Last recorded130,489 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK709 XPM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2009 130,489 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

low reserve travel on lever

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2009 130,489 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

low reserve travel on lever

nearside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 Jan 2008 119,879 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 119,904 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2007 11,165 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 99,762 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 99,757 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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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K709 XPM is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K709 XPM, 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 K709 XPM registered?

K709 XPM is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 March 1993.

Is K709 XPM safe to buy?

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