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L464 ERJ

1993 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

162,209 mi
Last recorded162,209 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2011
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL464 ERJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2011 162,209 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 162,209 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 156,039 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 156,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing (5.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2009 148,599 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 148,599 miles

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

Offside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 140,751 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 140,749 miles

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

Front Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2007 133,204 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2007 133,115 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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

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

Fail 5 Mar 2007 133,058 miles

Front Parking brake lever is fouling adjacent parts of the vehicle (3.1.6b)

Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2006 131,375 miles

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

Fail 7 Feb 2006 131,375 miles

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

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

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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L464 ERJ is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

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 L464 ERJ, 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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L464 ERJ is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 25 November 1993.

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