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L893 CUT

1994 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

145,992 mi
Last recorded145,992 miles
Recorded on31 May 2012
Typical for 1994 Citroen Bx139,350 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL893 CUT
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1994
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2012 145,992 miles
Fail 22 May 2012 145,980 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 May 2011 143,717 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 11 May 2011 143,658 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Battery insecure

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 May 2010 140,551 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 140,517 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

slght fluid leak across axle

Pass 22 May 2009 136,222 miles

Oil leak

Fail 13 May 2009 136,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 14 May 2008 131,912 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 131,890 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 11 May 2007 126,864 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 121,532 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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L893 CUT 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 58.3%.

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 L893 CUT, 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 L893 CUT registered?

L893 CUT is a 1994 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 April 1994.

Is L893 CUT safe to buy?

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