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L387 CEL

1993 Citroen Bx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

312,652 mi
Last recorded312,652 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2022
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL387 CEL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2022 312,652 miles

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Slight leak above axle beam (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2022 312,646 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess Slight leak above axle beam (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Jan 2022 312,631 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under bonnet (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

unable to view rear brakes

Pass 13 Jan 2021 301,790 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1/4 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal 1/4 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust held up with wire

Fail 4 Jan 2021 301,760 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected positive connection on battery (4.11 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill/sill end (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 1/4 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension component leaking unsure of location oil all over the place (5.3.5 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 165 70 14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive 1/4 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust held up with wire

Pass 25 Jun 2019 291,305 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 291,305 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2018 281,862 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Jun 2018 281,862 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 250,733 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 231,214 miles

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Fail 30 Jun 2016 231,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 230,409 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2015 230,387 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

off side rear suspension unit gaiter adrift

Pass 20 Jan 2014 229,467 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 14 Jan 2014 229,452 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 222,496 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 216,348 miles

lower reading recorded offside handbrake

Pass 24 Sep 2010 212,997 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 209,812 miles

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

lower reading recorded offside front handbrake

Pass 25 Sep 2008 206,644 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 202,902 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Fail 27 Sep 2007 202,850 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Fuel pipe/s corroded

advised low reading recorded offside handbrake

Pass 28 Sep 2006 197,890 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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L387 CEL is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 L387 CEL, 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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L387 CEL is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 October 1993.

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