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K988 DDP

1993 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2025
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

106,859 mi
Last recorded106,859 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2024
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK988 DDP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2024 106,859 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2024 106,853 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2023 95,220 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 95,220 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 95,121 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2015 95,121 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,218 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 92,375 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 90,027 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both outer sills slightly corroded

o/s/r light light cluster damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2011 88,622 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 7 Apr 2010 86,680 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2009 84,880 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2007 83,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 82,478 miles
Pass 27 May 2005 81,165 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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K988 DDP is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 K988 DDP, 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 K988 DDP registered?

K988 DDP is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 7 January 1993.

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