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L447 FNB

1993 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

208,479 mi
Last recorded208,479 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL447 FNB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 208,479 miles

Centre Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 207,276 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 205,637 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

Offside Front Fluid suspension accumulator slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

right front tyre has a cut in sidewall but not affecting safty at this time

Pass 28 Oct 2013 203,475 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 201,284 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2011 197,596 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 197,596 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Oct 2010 194,005 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2010 194,005 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 191,337 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 191,337 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 186,710 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 186,710 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 185,114 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 185,114 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit displaced (2.4.D.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Pass 29 Sep 2006 181,645 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 181,645 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2005 179,266 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2005 179,230 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

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

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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L447 FNB is a 1993 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 L447 FNB, 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 L447 FNB registered?

L447 FNB is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 20 October 1993.

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