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L417 AFJ

1993 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,792 mi
Last recorded100,792 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2012
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL417 AFJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 14 Jun 2012 100,792 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 99,376 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both outer sills are rusty

Fail 15 Jun 2011 99,376 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both outer sills are rusty

Pass 18 Jun 2010 97,120 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 94,709 miles

Advise handbrake lever travel is adjusted

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front suspension soft

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 15 Jun 2009 94,702 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Advise handbrake lever travel is adjusted

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Front suspension soft

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 92,832 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear number plate poor

Steel fuel pipes rusty

Fail 11 Jun 2008 92,832 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear number plate poor

Steel fuel pipes rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2007 90,107 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Oil leak

Rear number plate poor

Spare tyre poor

Steel fuel pipes rusty

Pass 8 Jun 2007 90,107 miles

Oil leak

Rear number plate poor

Spare tyre poor

Steel fuel pipes rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2006 86,518 miles

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

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

Rear number plate poor

fuel pipes corroded

spare tyre defective

Pass 8 Jun 2006 86,518 miles

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

Rear number plate poor

fuel pipes corroded

spare tyre defective

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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L417 AFJ is a 1993 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 L417 AFJ, 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 L417 AFJ registered?

L417 AFJ is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 23 August 1993.

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