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K215 JYA

1993 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,815 mi
Last recorded136,815 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

RegistrationK215 JYA
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2009 136,815 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

signs of fluid loss from front centre valve

Fail 28 Apr 2009 136,805 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

signs of fluid loss from front centre valve

Pass 14 Apr 2008 129,047 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 116,603 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 116,561 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2006 107,914 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2006 107,735 miles

Brake pump leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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K215 JYA is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 K215 JYA, 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 K215 JYA registered?

K215 JYA is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 15 January 1993.

Is K215 JYA safe to buy?

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