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L657 TCL

1994 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,778 mi
Last recorded79,778 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2013
Typical for 1994 Citroen Bx139,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL657 TCL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2013 79,778 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

both front suspension pipes corroded on both sides

both rear wheel archs corroded

osf tyre worn to 2mm

osr lamp lens cracked

Pass 13 Feb 2013 79,778 miles

both front suspension pipes corroded on both sides

both rear wheel archs corroded

osf tyre worn to 2mm

osr lamp lens cracked

Pass 28 Feb 2012 67,891 miles

osr lamp lens cracked

Fail 14 Feb 2012 67,621 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

both rear calipers damp

osr lamp lens cracked

Pass 18 Feb 2011 55,344 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 55,344 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front & rear brake discs corroded

hand brake cables split

Pass 10 Feb 2010 44,525 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Feb 2010 44,525 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

all outside door handles stiff

Pass 25 Feb 2009 39,367 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 34,602 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 26,189 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 19,277 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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L657 TCL is a 1994 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L657 TCL, 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 L657 TCL registered?

L657 TCL is a 1994 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 March 1994.

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