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L495 VFW

1993 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

230,726 mi
Last recorded230,726 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2012
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL495 VFW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2012 230,726 miles

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

front pads cannot be seen ,unable to check

nearside rear pads cannot be seen ,unable to check

Fail 13 Sep 2012 230,725 miles

Front Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

front pads cannot be seen ,unable to check

nearside rear pads cannot be seen ,unable to check

Pass 15 Sep 2011 230,251 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

front suspension pipes corroded

rear discs poor condition

stains around nearside rear back plate but unable to identify a leak

Fail 8 Sep 2011 230,251 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

front suspension pipes corroded

rear discs poor condition

stains around nearside rear back plate but unable to identify a leak

Pass 18 Aug 2010 228,260 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Fail 16 Aug 2010 228,260 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Oil leak

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Pass 11 Sep 2009 227,484 miles

front pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

rear pads cannot be seen, unable to check properly

Pass 21 Aug 2008 224,982 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2007 215,543 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 215,460 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

on/s f sus getting stiff

os rubber sus pipes cracking

Pass 5 Sep 2006 207,685 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit interconnecting pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2005 197,838 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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L495 VFW is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 L495 VFW, 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 L495 VFW registered?

L495 VFW is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 14 October 1993.

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