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K742 AEC

1993 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

174,780 mi
Last recorded174,780 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK742 AEC
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 174,780 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 174,601 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 158,754 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 158,754 miles

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2009 149,365 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 149,310 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 140,324 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2008 140,324 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 130,320 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 128,777 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 128,776 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

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

Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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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K742 AEC is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K742 AEC, 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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K742 AEC is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 25 January 1993.

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