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L459 MEV

1993 Citroen Bx

Silver Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

133,271 mi
Last recorded133,271 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL459 MEV
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 133,271 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 127,665 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 126,017 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 122,751 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 119,014 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 110,105 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 98,175 miles

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 88,127 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 74,269 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 57,997 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,368 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 37,829 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 37,778 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

cracks on both rear tyres.

Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,541 miles

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

cracks on nearside front tyre.

nearside front outer handbrake cable split.

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 16 Oct 2007 34,541 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

cracks on nearside front tyre.

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Fail 3 Oct 2007 34,567 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Oct 2006 30,159 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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L459 MEV is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Silver with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 L459 MEV, 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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L459 MEV is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 10 November 1993.

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