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L693 GYX

1994 Citroen Bx

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

135,611 mi
Last recorded135,611 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2018
Typical for 1994 Citroen Bx139,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL693 GYX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1994
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2018 135,611 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2018 135,611 miles

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt detatched (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc contaminated Oil all over hub (1.1.14 (b))

Nearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Nov 2017 127,111 miles

Offside Front heavy engine oil leak

Fail 16 Nov 2017 127,110 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front heavy engine oil leak

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

handbrake has excessive travel but does have reserve suggest its adjusted

Pass 10 Nov 2016 118,113 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 109,970 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 109,970 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 100,226 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2013 92,177 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 92,149 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corroded

oil seepage

Pass 26 Apr 2011 92,149 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust system corroded

oil seepage

Pass 27 Apr 2010 92,130 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2008 92,090 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 92,080 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front suspension hose worn

Fail 28 Nov 2007 92,077 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

offside front suspension hose worn

Pass 22 Nov 2006 91,988 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 91,715 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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L693 GYX is a 1994 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 L693 GYX, 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 L693 GYX registered?

L693 GYX is a 1994 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 February 1994.

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