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K114 FYE

1993 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2021
Tests27 (14 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate51.9%

Mileage

263,528 mi
Last recorded263,528 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK114 FYE
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 13 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 263,528 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 262,447 miles

Corrosion on vehicle sills and floor

Lower engine mount deteriorated

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

No tow bar fitted

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp both rears - indicators creating interplay (4.2.3 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view zone B (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 258,436 miles

Corrosion under vehicle and in prescribed areas

Engine oil leak

Rear tyres worn inner edges

tow bar removed

Fail 15 Mar 2018 258,436 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Corrosion under vehicle and in prescribed areas

Engine oil leak

Rear tyres worn inner edges

Fail 23 Jan 2018 258,435 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings at inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at chassis (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded at chassis (2.4.A.3)

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort both sides (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint at bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2017 258,427 miles

Central Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded behind fuel tank (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 24 Oct 2016 254,268 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2016 254,265 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 249,819 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 249,817 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 246,199 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 246,196 miles

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 240,735 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 240,727 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 236,745 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 236,739 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 232,061 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 232,058 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2011 232,023 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Steering component cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 7 Oct 2010 225,385 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2010 225,380 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2009 218,980 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 218,978 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 141,807 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007
Fail 13 Jun 2007

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 136,477 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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K114 FYE is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 51.9%.

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 K114 FYE, 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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K114 FYE is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 April 1993.

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