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L439 UPX

1994 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

243,048 mi
Last recorded243,048 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2016
Typical for 1994 Citroen Bx139,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL439 UPX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2016 243,048 miles

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush inner rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded OUTER SILL (2.4.A.3)

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

Leaking engine oil

Nearside Front Parking brake cable rubbed through

Steering rack feels rough in lock to lock check

Pass 12 May 2015 234,062 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 234,033 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 228,898 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 228,898 miles

Centre Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2012 224,275 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 224,275 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2011 216,011 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 208,677 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 201,191 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 193,374 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 185,816 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 177,487 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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L439 UPX is a 1994 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 L439 UPX, 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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L439 UPX is a 1994 Citroen Bx, first registered on 7 March 1994.

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