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K229 KMX

1993 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

167,359 mi
Last recorded167,359 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2018
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK229 KMX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2018 167,359 miles

Leak around nearside front suspension

Pass 21 Feb 2017 157,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both steering rack gaiters deteriorated

Fail 21 Feb 2017 157,321 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

both steering rack gaiters deteriorated

Pass 2 Mar 2016 146,395 miles

Centre Front Lower gearbox mounting has the rubber section broken up due to diesel contamination

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2016 146,395 miles

Centre Front Fuel system component leaking leak off pipes (7.2.3)

Centre Front Lower gearbox mounting has the rubber section broken up due to diesel contamination

Nearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2015 134,560 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 2 Mar 2015 134,560 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 121,442 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2014 121,442 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

n/s hand brake cable outer caseing split & o/s

Fail 27 Feb 2013 107,681 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

off side frount handbrake cable outer cacing has rubed off also signs of fluid leak from suspention

Pass 27 Feb 2013 107,681 miles

off side frount handbrake cable outer cacing has rubed off also signs of fluid leak from suspention

Pass 2 Mar 2012 93,938 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak coming from engine compartment.

Fail 2 Mar 2012 93,938 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak coming from engine compartment.

Pass 1 Mar 2011 79,197 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2011 79,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 64,702 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2010 64,690 miles

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

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 54,128 miles

Oil leak

grease/oil around nsf hub,unable to find source

nsr tyre perished

Pass 7 Apr 2008 44,700 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 44,663 miles

Brake master cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.G.1f)

Pass 18 Apr 2007 40,984 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 37,479 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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K229 KMX is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 K229 KMX, 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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K229 KMX is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 24 February 1993.

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