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K880 KMX

1993 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1760cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2024
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

167,442 mi
Last recorded167,442 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK880 KMX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,760cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2023 167,442 miles

Front Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2021 165,756 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Edge of floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Aug 2021 165,755 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Back half of centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp lens missing (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Long travel on handbrake lever

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jun 2020 163,830 miles

parking brake force efficiencies low at 17%

Fail 9 Jun 2020 163,830 miles

Front Hydraulic fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

parking brake force efficiencies low at 17%

Pass 12 Nov 2018 163,788 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre rubber deteriorating

both headlamp have slight water ingress

Fail 10 Nov 2018 163,787 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Offside Rear tyre rubber deteriorating

both headlamp have slight water ingress

Fail 11 Sep 2018 163,786 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working X2 (4.2.1 (a))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements DETERIORATED (0.1 (d))

Front Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected X2 NSF OSF CORRODED (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Front Suspension pipe leaking X2 CENTRE AND OSF (5.3.5 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury LIGHT CLUSTER (6.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL TO FLOOR (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Suspension pipe leaking FRONT TO REAR (5.3.5 (c))

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

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel NSR 61KG. OSR 62KG. (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision IS DETACHED (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND PERISHED (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Feb 2013 163,712 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

engin coverd in oil

hand brake travel

n/s/f cv boot damp and has a pin prick hole but not letting dirt in

o/s/f tyre tread low n/s/r tyre tread low

rear fuel filler pipe is wet and looks like it has been leaking but cant see a leak

rear fuel tank box has a brocken strap but tank is still secure

sighns of lhm fluid but cant see leak by engine

wiper spindle worn

Pass 31 Jan 2012 155,368 miles

advise damp around accumulator

advise handbrake travel is long

advise n/s/f inner cv boot perished

advise o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

advise o/s/r inner wheel arch rust and holed around fuel filler pipes

advise oil leak around engine

advise radiator low level warning light on

advise rear brake discs worn and brake pads look low

Fail 30 Jan 2012 155,368 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

advise damp around accumulator

advise handbrake travel is long

advise n/s/f inner cv boot perished

advise o/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

advise o/s/r inner wheel arch rust and holed around fuel filler pipes

advise oil leak around engine

advise radiator low level warning light on

advise rear brake discs worn and brake pads look low

Pass 27 Jan 2011 147,808 miles

battery not clamped down

rear exhaust pipe into box cooroded and blowing slightly

signs of oil leak on engine

Fail 24 Jan 2011 147,718 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

battery not clamped down

brake/suspension fluid level indicator showing fluid level ok but fluid is low

rear exhaust pipe into box cooroded and blowing slightly

signs of oil leak on engine

stop warning light on

Pass 20 Jan 2010 139,335 miles

advise handbrake does not lockup

advise o/s/f brake hose perished

advise o/s/f brake slighty binding

advise oil leak around engine

advise rear brake discs worn

advise wiper linkage worn

Fail 20 Jan 2010 139,335 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition and function impaired (1.1.4a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise handbrake does not lockup

advise o/s/f brake hose perished

advise o/s/f brake slighty binding

advise oil leak around engine

advise rear brake discs worn

Pass 19 Jan 2009 133,040 miles

advise front brake discs worn

advise front washer pipe split

advise handbrake travel is long

advise n/s and o/s front lower arm bushes perished

Fail 19 Jan 2009 133,040 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

advise front brake discs worn

advise front washer pipe split

advise handbrake travel is long

advise n/s and o/s front lower arm bushes perished

Pass 18 Jan 2008 125,060 miles

front pads very low

hand brake did not lock

o/s/r tyre wall slight damage

steering feels slightly heavy no faults found with steering check

Pass 17 Jan 2007 115,936 miles

advise front to rear fuel pipes rusty

advise handbrake travel is long

advise hsndbrake does not lock up

advise o/s/f flexy hose perished

advise o/s/f leg return perished

advise oil leak around engine

advise rear exhaust box dented

advise signs of n/s/f handbrake cable fouling wheel rim

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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K880 KMX is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,760cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 K880 KMX, 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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K880 KMX is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 January 1993.

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