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M179 WVW

1994 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

304,337 mi
Last recorded304,337 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2009
Typical for 1994 Citroen Bx139,350 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM179 WVW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1994
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2009 304,337 miles

Oil leak

Pass 28 Apr 2008 298,082 miles

N/s/f tyre is on the legal limit

O/s/r tyre is low on outer edge

Wiper linkage is worn

Both rear tyres are perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake cable is in poor condition

Metal pipes to rear accumilator are rusty

Fail 28 Apr 2008 298,082 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Both rear tyres are perished

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Handbrake cable is in poor condition

Metal pipes to rear accumilator are rusty

N/s c/v boot is perished

N/s/f tyre is on the legal limit

O/s/r tyre is low on outer edge

Wiper linkage is worn

Pass 4 Apr 2007 295,999 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrosion in both b posts

noise rear suspension ?

Fail 4 Apr 2007 295,999 miles

Offside Rear Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

corrision in both b post

noise from rear supension

Pass 9 May 2006 29,209 miles

slight dampness around o/s/f brake caliper. †

Fail 9 May 2006 29,209 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Dampness around o/s/f brake caliper. †n/s hand brake cable is in poor condition. †

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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M179 WVW is a 1994 Citroen Bx in White 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 M179 WVW, 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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M179 WVW is a 1994 Citroen Bx, first registered on 16 December 1994.

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