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K233 NAP

1993 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,823 mi
Last recorded83,823 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK233 NAP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 26 Jul 2021 83,823 miles

Brake performance not tested Burst hydro elastic system (1.2.1 (g))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in zone A less than 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2020 81,974 miles

Heavily Undersealed In Places

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 77,772 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Feb 2017 69,659 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 69,657 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Jan 2017 69,571 miles

Central Front Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 66,817 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 66,777 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 65,297 miles

Center mirror missing.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Surface corrosion to front suspension pipes.

Pass 8 Jan 2014 64,951 miles

Center rear view mirror missing.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/s/r tyre perished.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Jan 2014 64,951 miles

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both front tyre pressures low.

Center rear view mirror missing.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

O/s/r tyre perished.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 64,346 miles

Both front suspension pipes slightly corroded.

Both rear tyres perished.

Center box corroded.

Center mirror missing.

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

N/s/f hand brake cable has signs or rubbing on wheel.

N/s/r suspension unit slightly damp with fluid.

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

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

O/s and N/s rear inner sills have surface corrosion.

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Various small stone chips to swept area.

Pass 9 Jan 2012 62,574 miles

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

centre exhaust silencer rusty

n/s/r suspension unit damp

Fail 9 Jan 2012 62,574 miles

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

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

centre exhaust silencer rusty

n/s/r suspension unit damp

Pass 12 Jan 2011 60,805 miles

wiper blade split--fuel pipes rusty--exhaust rusty/blowing at rear--osr footbrake reading low

Pass 19 Jan 2010 59,157 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 59,149 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 58,154 miles

oil leaks---fuel pipes rusty---both front brake hoses perished

Pass 28 Jan 2008 57,212 miles

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

n/s/f suspension hard

wiper spliting

Fail 28 Jan 2008 57,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

n/s/f suspension hard

wiper spliting

Pass 1 Feb 2007 55,117 miles

nsr tyre wearing low †osr tyre badly perished †oil leaks †

Pass 2 Feb 2006 54,423 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 54,423 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s/r tyre badly perushed

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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K233 NAP is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 K233 NAP, 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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K233 NAP is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 23 February 1993.

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