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L196 YBJ

1994 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

167,416 mi
Last recorded167,416 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Citroen Bx139,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL196 YBJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1994
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2009 167,416 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 167,416 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 160,412 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Mar 2007 152,432 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 144,129 miles

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

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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L196 YBJ is a 1994 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1994 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.1% with a typical mileage of 139,350 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 L196 YBJ, 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 32 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L196 YBJ registered?

L196 YBJ is a 1994 Citroen Bx, first registered on 25 March 1994.

Is L196 YBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for L196 YBJ shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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