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L390 ULP

1993 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests33 (20 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate60.6%

Mileage

166,518 mi
Last recorded166,518 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2026
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL390 ULP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

20 pass 13 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2026 166,518 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs are slightly worn / corroded on the inner face

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroded / covered in chassis black (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill corroded / covered in chassis black (5.3.6 (a) (i))

slight oil leak in the engine bay area

under body & inner & outer sills are covered in chassis black

Pass 17 Apr 2025 165,045 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2025 164,967 miles

Front Suspension component leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Offside 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 Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Apr 2024 163,371 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 163,367 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Pass 11 Apr 2023 161,820 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2023 161,679 miles

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 Suspension pipe damaged or deteriorated and function affected vent pipe for shock absorber (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2022 159,831 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake discs are slightly corroded on the inner face

Hand brake has little reserve travel left

slight oil leak in the engine bay area

under body & sills are covered in chassis black

Fail 21 Mar 2022 159,831 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Front brake discs are slightly corroded on the inner face

Hand brake has little reserve travel left

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak in the engine bay area

under body & sills are covered in chassis black

Pass 17 Mar 2021 158,681 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2020 158,095 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake has little reserve travel left

front number plate is slightly damaged

slight oil leak in the engine bay area

slight play in the steering / front track rod ends

under body & sills are covered in chassis black

Fail 6 Mar 2020 158,095 miles

Engine covers, under trays & sill covers are fitted thus not allowing full inspection

Hand brake has little reserve travel left

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

front number plate is slightly damaged

slight oil leak in the engine bay area

slight play in the steering / front track rod ends

under body & sills are covered in chassis black

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2019 155,299 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2019 154,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working 501 bulb (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 153,580 miles

Nearside Front tyre wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

Offside fuel pipes corroded to fuel tank

parking brake free travel

Fail 17 Mar 2018 153,580 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre wear inner edge

Offside Front tyre wear inner edge

Offside fuel pipes corroded to fuel tank

parking brake free travel

Pass 19 Oct 2016 150,393 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 19 Oct 2016 150,393 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working 501 bulb (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" wiper (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 146,987 miles

breather to offside front shock absorber pipe split

Fail 14 Oct 2015 146,987 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

breather to offside front shock absorber pipe split

Pass 24 Oct 2014 142,117 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2014 142,117 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Oct 2013 138,131 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 138,131 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 135,032 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear suspension low

Fail 17 Oct 2012 135,026 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear suspension low

Pass 20 Oct 2011 132,301 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 127,128 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 123,601 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 119,132 miles

slight war in n/s/f top strut mount

Pass 17 Oct 2007 113,394 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2007 113,394 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 107,103 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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L390 ULP is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.

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 L390 ULP, 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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L390 ULP is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1993.

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