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K178 ORL

1993 Citroen Bx

Black Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

82,998 mi
Last recorded82,998 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2006
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK178 ORL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2006 82,998 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres perished

power steering pipes corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2006 82,997 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

both rear tyres perished

power steering pipes slightly corroded

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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K178 ORL is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 K178 ORL, 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 K178 ORL registered?

K178 ORL is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K178 ORL safe to buy?

The MOT history for K178 ORL shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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