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L246 XDE

1994 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,980 mi
Last recorded140,980 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2006
Typical for 1994 Citroen Bx139,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL246 XDE
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2006 140,980 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 140,977 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front wiper blade rubber split

handbrake lever has quite a bit of travel

Pass 4 Aug 2005 126,419 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jul 2005 126,411 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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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L246 XDE is a 1994 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 L246 XDE, 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 L246 XDE registered?

L246 XDE is a 1994 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 January 1994.

Is L246 XDE safe to buy?

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