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K796 XBM

1992 Citroen Bx

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

146,423 mi
Last recorded146,423 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2011
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK796 XBM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2011 146,423 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

various suspension pipes slightly corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2010 146,249 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

lower engine mount rubber bush split

n/s/r brake dust cover corroded

Fail 15 Nov 2008 146,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake caliper securing device loose (3.5.1j)

new suspension pipes fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2008 146,017 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

new suspension pipes fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2007 140,664 miles

1 Dash light not working

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

NSF ruber suspenion pipes cracked on leg

OS head light loose

OSF Rubber pipe cracked near anti roll bar link

Offside Front Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 140,480 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front pads getting low

Pass 25 Aug 2006 132,214 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2006 132,208 miles

Brake pump/compressor drive belt excessively deteriorated (3.6.F.1)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front plate starting to deteriate

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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K796 XBM is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1992 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 125,974 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 K796 XBM, 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 34 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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K796 XBM is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 13 August 1992.

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