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K897 BBM

1993 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,778 mi
Last recorded62,778 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2010
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK897 BBM
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2010 62,778 miles

Front return pipes cracking n/s and o/s/f

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

O/S/F tyre wear edge close to limits

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

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear discs rusty n/s and o/s

Pass 27 Aug 2009 59,034 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 59,034 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

O/S/R tyre cracking .

Offside Inner Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Aug 2008 53,719 miles

n/s/f tyre wearinf edges

Pass 6 Aug 2007 49,677 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 46,839 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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K897 BBM is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 K897 BBM, 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 K897 BBM registered?

K897 BBM is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 January 1993.

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