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L442 CBA

1994 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,994 mi
Last recorded176,994 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2011
Typical for 1994 Citroen Bx139,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL442 CBA
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2011 176,994 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2011 176,991 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 174,548 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 174,548 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 168,115 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 159,553 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 150,489 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 143,769 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 14,376 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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L442 CBA is a 1994 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L442 CBA, 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 L442 CBA registered?

L442 CBA is a 1994 Citroen Bx, first registered on 15 February 1994.

Is L442 CBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L442 CBA shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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