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K827 ANE

1993 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

196,134 mi
Last recorded196,134 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK827 ANE
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 196,134 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2016 196,134 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 192,780 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2015 192,780 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Aug 2014 191,078 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 191,078 miles

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

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 188,689 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 188,689 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 185,953 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 185,953 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 182,237 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2011 182,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 178,704 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 178,704 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 174,261 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 174,261 miles

Centre Fuel pipe union leaking (7.2.3)

Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 171,452 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 171,452 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 166,981 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 166,981 miles

Front Fluid suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2006 162,439 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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K827 ANE is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 K827 ANE, 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 K827 ANE registered?

K827 ANE is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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