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K898 JYC

1993 Citroen Bx

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

202,663 mi
Last recorded202,663 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2011
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK898 JYC
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2011 202,663 miles

both inner sills corroding

Fail 26 Jan 2011 202,663 miles

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

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

both inner sills corroding

Pass 8 Feb 2010 195,267 miles

slight damage to nearside and offside rear tyre valves

Fail 29 Jan 2010 195,264 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Steering column flexible coupling is excessively deteriorated (2.1.5)

slight damage to nearside and offside rear tyre valves

Pass 15 Jan 2009 187,538 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 187,538 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2008 180,528 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 180,528 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 172,175 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 164,316 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 164,308 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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K898 JYC is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 K898 JYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K898 JYC registered?

K898 JYC is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 January 1993.

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