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K727 CJB

1993 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

59,477 mi
Last recorded59,477 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2026
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK727 CJB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2026 59,477 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2025 59,461 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2025 59,461 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Fuel hose leaking leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2024 59,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 22 May 2024 59,408 miles

Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety DEISEL LEAK ON ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 May 2023 59,319 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2022 58,831 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 58,033 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 58,030 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Apr 2021 58,025 miles

Front Suspension component leaking pump has fluid leak (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing under bonnet slightly corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seatbelt slow retraction

Offside Front seatbelt slow retraction

Pass 24 Feb 2020 57,416 miles

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

Front Both front seatbelt mechanisms slow to retract.

Front Both front wing seams under bonnet rotten.

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front hoses cracking. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Fluid leaking from pipes on n/s/f shocker and front of engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Moisture in o/s/f headlamp.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive Leak on gearbox. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 55,542 miles

Front Both front seat belts very slow to retract.

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Leak from hydraulic suspension pump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Suspension pipe split in two under n/s/f wheel arch. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe in clip corroded just above rear axle on n/s/r. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracking in base of treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture in o/s/f headlamp. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracking in base of treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective

Fail 1 Mar 2019 55,542 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Tyre fouling handbrake cable on n/s/f when on left hand lock. (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted Brake pad holding clips missing. (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

Front Both front seat belts very slow to retract.

Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Leak from hydraulic suspension pump. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive Suspension pipe split in two under n/s/f wheel arch. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe in clip corroded just above rear axle on n/s/r. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracking in base of treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Moisture in o/s/f headlamp. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Tyres cracking in base of treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Spare tyre defective

Pass 17 Jan 2018 53,649 miles

Front Oil leak front of engine (slight)

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

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2018 53,649 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Both tyres worn on edges

Front Oil leak front of engine (slight)

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

Offside Front Seat belt slow to retract

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2017 52,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks seen on outer surface (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Red release button partially broken and corner missing. (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Red release button partially broken and corner missing. (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on the outer and inner edges

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

Offside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Cable outer flexes when applied (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Cable outer flexes when applied (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on the outer and inner edges

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside of headlight (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 52,313 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated Small cracks seen on outer surface (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Red release button partially broken and corner missing. (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load Red release button partially broken and corner missing. (5.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre is worn on the outer and inner edges

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

Offside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Cable outer flexes when applied (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel Cable outer flexes when applied (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Tyre is wearing on the outer and inner edges

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Condensation on inside of headlight (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 40,430 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 40,430 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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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K727 CJB is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 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 K727 CJB, 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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K727 CJB is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 28 February 1993.

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