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L407 LRP

1993 Citroen Bx

Green Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

199,993 mi
Last recorded199,993 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL407 LRP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 199,993 miles

Front Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear hydraulic suspension leaking

Pass 13 Jul 2017 195,371 miles

Rear nearside and offside rear light units slight insecure

Rear number-plate slight insecure

Fail 13 Jul 2017 195,371 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear nearside and offside rear light units slight insecure

Rear number-plate slight insecure

Fail 27 Jun 2017 195,241 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (7.1.2)

Front Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear suspension unit gaiter slightly damage and slight misting of oil

Unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 5 Jul 2016 194,677 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2016 194,621 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear Fluid suspension unit deteriorated and likely to fail (2.4.D.1b)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 193,195 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 192,636 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 191,059 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 190,350 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 189,185 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 189,185 miles

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

Offside 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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Nov 2009 186,028 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Nov 2008 183,673 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 181,024 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2006 176,527 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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L407 LRP is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 L407 LRP, 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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L407 LRP is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 11 October 1993.

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