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K847 SGV

1993 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

183,672 mi
Last recorded183,672 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2017
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK847 SGV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2017 183,672 miles

Both headlights reflectors in poor condition

Oil leak ()

Possible leaking from suspension unit on engine also nearside rear unit

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 2 Mar 2017 183,672 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Both headlights reflectors in poor condition

Oil leak ()

Possible leaking from suspension unit on engine also nearside rear unit

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2016 181,115 miles

Offside front seat belt stalk in poor condition

Rear exhaust rubber in very poor condition

Slight oil leak from around front accumulator

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper not parking in correct position

slight oil leak from nearside rear suspension unit

Pass 24 Feb 2015 179,496 miles

Offside front seat belt stalk needs slight attention

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper will soon need replacement

Fail 24 Feb 2015 179,496 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside front seat belt stalk needs slight attention

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Wiper will soon need replacement

Pass 25 Feb 2014 177,444 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 177,436 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 174,533 miles

Front plate slightly damaged

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 171,783 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

tow bar socket broken

Fail 21 Feb 2012 171,737 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

tow bar socket broken

Pass 24 Feb 2011 169,124 miles

Both headlamp reflectors in poor condition

Front bumper slightly deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil around nearside front suspension

Towbar corroded and in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 23 Feb 2011 169,124 miles

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

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

Both headlamp reflectors in poor condition

Front bumper slightly deteriorated

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Towbar corroded and in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 166,718 miles

Front number plate in poor condition

Towbar corroded and in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Mar 2010 166,717 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Front number plate in poor condition

Towbar corroded and in poor condition

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Feb 2009 164,028 miles

Bad oil leak from engine

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 164,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Bad oil leak from engine

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 161,276 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 161,275 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 6 Mar 2007 157,252 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 152,378 miles

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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K847 SGV is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 K847 SGV, 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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K847 SGV is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 27 January 1993.

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