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L157 TGJ

1993 Citroen Bx

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

203,130 mi
Last recorded203,130 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2007
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL157 TGJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2007 203,130 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2007 203,130 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

major oil leaks †ns sill damaged †nsf subframe rusty †rear seat belts missing unable to check †fuel pipes rusty †

Pass 19 Jan 2006 196,974 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2006 196,966 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

major oil leaks †front brake hoses perished †boot space full †

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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L157 TGJ is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1993 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 133,174 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 L157 TGJ, 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 33 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L157 TGJ registered?

L157 TGJ is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 12 August 1993.

Is L157 TGJ safe to buy?

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