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L524 VPX

1994 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

195,651 mi
Last recorded195,651 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2006
Typical for 1994 Citroen Bx139,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL524 VPX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2006 195,651 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Fail 26 Oct 2006 195,578 miles

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

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit damaged and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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L524 VPX is a 1994 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 L524 VPX, 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 L524 VPX registered?

L524 VPX is a 1994 Citroen Bx, first registered on 15 June 1994.

Is L524 VPX safe to buy?

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