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K163 JCL

1993 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,206 mi
Last recorded137,206 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK163 JCL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Fail 29 Apr 2009 137,206 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension interconnecting pipe insecure (2.4.D.3)

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

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

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipes corroded.

NS&OS front suspension wishbone mounting bushes deteriorating.

NSF tyre tread worn on edges.

Oil leak

Spare tyre defective

NS 'A' post corroded to excess by top door hinge. Door still secure at present.

Pass 1 May 2008 134,404 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

fluid leak under bonnet

water leak

Pass 30 Apr 2007 131,243 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 127,782 miles

evidence of previous leak around o/s/r suspension unit.

front brake discs corroding.

front number plate damaged.

hand brake cables in poor condition.

n/s & o/s/f brake hoses perishing.

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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K163 JCL is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 K163 JCL, 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 K163 JCL registered?

K163 JCL is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 11 January 1993.

Is K163 JCL safe to buy?

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