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K979 NBP

1993 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

253,404 mi
Last recorded253,404 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2018
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK979 NBP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2018 253,404 miles

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure Lower filler neck bracket (7.2.1)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Coolant leak ()

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front discs corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Feb 2017 248,857 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 244,061 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2016 244,009 miles

Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking both side rubber pipe split (2.4.D.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side inner surface (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Feb 2015 239,458 miles

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 236,534 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 5 Feb 2013 230,200 miles

Front Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2012 222,872 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 27 Feb 2012 222,872 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 213,533 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jan 2010 202,932 miles

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 202,929 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 15 Aug 2008 186,683 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 186,683 miles

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

Fail 17 Jul 2008 186,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 184,974 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 184,974 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 182,090 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Oil leak

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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K979 NBP is a 1993 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 K979 NBP, 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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K979 NBP is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 23 March 1993.

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