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K831 NGC

1993 Citroen Bx

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

196,696 mi
Last recorded196,696 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK831 NGC
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 21 Oct 2008 196,696 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Coolant leak

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Suspension fluid slightly weeping from front of engine

brake warning light is illuminated

nearside front brake binding slighlty

nearside rear brake disc cover is insecure

offside front parking brake cable has been rubbing slighly

offside rear brake disc cover is missing

offside rear suspenion fluid is slighly weeping

spare wheel is slighly insecure and holder is corroded

unable to see rear outer brake pads

Pass 1 Nov 2007 192,315 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

possible fluid leak at o/s/f area

Fail 25 Oct 2007 192,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Nearside Front Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

possible fluid leak at o/s/f area

Pass 24 Oct 2006 188,127 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 188,127 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear suspension slightly soft slight movement in steering rack

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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K831 NGC is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

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 K831 NGC, 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 K831 NGC registered?

K831 NGC is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 5 March 1993.

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