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L265 MAK

1993 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

110,587 mi
Last recorded110,587 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL265 MAK
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Dec 2009 110,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s handbrake low efficiency

o/s rear brake low efficiency

rear sphers weak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 110,587 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s handbrake low efficiency

o/s rear brake low efficiency

rear sphers weak

Pass 6 Jan 2009 98,886 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

o/s/f brake low efficiency

Fail 6 Jan 2009 98,886 miles

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

o/s/f brake low efficiency

Pass 7 Jan 2008 89,464 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Jan 2008 84,414 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2006 75,993 miles

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

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

n/s/r tyre has a cut

Fail 8 Dec 2006 75,981 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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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L265 MAK is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 L265 MAK, 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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L265 MAK is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 22 October 1993.

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