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L850 CRU

1994 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,496 mi
Last recorded167,496 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2009
Typical for 1994 Citroen Bx139,350 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL850 CRU
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2009 167,496 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 167,496 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 155,274 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2008 155,274 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2007 141,792 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 130,299 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 130,258 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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L850 CRU is a 1994 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 L850 CRU, 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 L850 CRU registered?

L850 CRU is a 1994 Citroen Bx, first registered on 20 January 1994.

Is L850 CRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for L850 CRU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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