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L453 TAF

1993 Citroen Bx

White Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Tests2 (0 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

176,858 mi
Last recorded176,858 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2007
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL453 TAF
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

0 pass 2 fail
Fail 31 Jan 2007 176,858 miles

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

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Coolant leak

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Fail 16 Jan 2006 165,863 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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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L453 TAF is a 1993 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 0%.

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 L453 TAF, 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 L453 TAF registered?

L453 TAF is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 4 October 1993.

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