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K866 DBL

1993 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2024
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

245,113 mi
Last recorded245,113 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK866 DBL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Apr 2026 245,113 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jul 2023 240,332 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Jul 2023 240,328 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Wheel bearing so rough it is likely to overheat or break up (5.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2016 233,911 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jun 2016 233,911 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 May 2014 230,519 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 230,117 miles

Rear Fluid suspension pipe inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 215,590 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

Fail 30 Apr 2013 215,590 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight deterioration of the bonding between metal and flexible material of an upper support bearing (2.5.B.3a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 202,473 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 189,372 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight leak from suspension pump

Fail 11 Oct 2010 189,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

slight leak from suspension pump

Pass 9 Oct 2009 176,311 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 156,480 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2008 156,287 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Feb 2007 146,492 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

o/s/r suspension plastic pipe has slight leak

parking brake requires adjustment

suspension pump noisey

Pass 13 Feb 2006 133,743 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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K866 DBL is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 K866 DBL, 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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K866 DBL is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 14 January 1993.

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