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K221 CBL

1993 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,250 mi
Last recorded171,250 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2011
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK221 CBL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2011 171,250 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 156,508 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake and susp. pipes covered in grease

centre exh repaired with weld

Fail 4 Oct 2010 156,507 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

brake and susp. pipes covered in grease

centre exh repaired with weld

Pass 6 Oct 2009 150,066 miles

front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 4 Jan 2008 150,012 miles

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

both front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Fail 4 Jan 2008 150,012 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front to rear fuel pipes rusty

Pass 7 Jul 2006 135,077 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 135,077 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

bad earthon offside rear lamp cluster

corrosion forming on both rear chassis legs and boot floor corrosion forming on nearside front inner wing

front brake pads worn

nearside rear suspension strut gaiter insecure

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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K221 CBL is a 1993 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 K221 CBL, 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 K221 CBL registered?

K221 CBL is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 20 January 1993.

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