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K899 FHK

1992 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

211,021 mi
Last recorded211,021 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2010
Typical for 1992 Citroen Bx125,974 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK899 FHK
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1992
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2010 211,021 miles

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

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

free travel in park brake lever

perishing on left hand rear tyre side wall

right hand inner cv boot split

Fail 15 Sep 2010 210,671 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

free travel in park brake lever

right hand inner cv boot split

Pass 11 Sep 2009 207,785 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 207,688 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Towbar component insecure (6.6.1)

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

front number plate damaged

right hand inner cv boot split

Pass 9 Sep 2008 196,034 miles

corrosion on under body fuel pipes

light damage to right hand rear tyre /perishing on both front tyres

right hand inner cv boot split

Fail 9 Sep 2008 196,034 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

corrosion on under body fuel pipes

light damage to right hand rear tyre /perishing on both front tyres

right hand inner cv boot split

Pass 11 Sep 2007 182,578 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

free travel in park brake lever

oil dampness from left hand front brake caliper

Fail 11 Sep 2007 182,578 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

free travel in park brake lever

oil dampness from left hand front brake caliper

Pass 20 Sep 2006 171,164 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2006 171,164 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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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K899 FHK is a 1992 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1992 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 125,974 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 K899 FHK, 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 34 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K899 FHK registered?

K899 FHK is a 1992 Citroen Bx, first registered on 23 October 1992.

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