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L517 KRP

1993 Citroen Bx

Grey Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

185,848 mi
Last recorded185,848 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2008
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL517 KRP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2008 185,848 miles

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

centre rear seatbelt latch covers missing / broken

chips in windscreen

diesel fuel smell from engine - no leaks apparent

front central suspension sphere pipes wet

front numberplate cracked - STRONG ADVICE

fuel pipes front to rear corroded

long travel on handbrake

nearside front headlight lens chipped

nearside rear tyre on limit - STRONG ADVICE

oil leak from engine

wipers smeary

Pass 10 Mar 2007 171,347 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

front number plate cracked

wiper smeary

Fail 10 Mar 2007 171,347 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

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

front number plate cracked

wiper smeary

Pass 6 Mar 2006 155,664 miles

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

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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L517 KRP is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 L517 KRP, 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 L517 KRP registered?

L517 KRP is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 27 August 1993.

Is L517 KRP safe to buy?

The MOT history for L517 KRP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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