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L551 GRX

1993 Citroen Bx

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

228,589 mi
Last recorded228,589 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2009
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL551 GRX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2009 228,589 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r brake shield missing

Fail 28 Sep 2009 228,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/r brake shield missing

Pass 2 Oct 2008 202,280 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 194,625 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2006 187,009 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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L551 GRX is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Green with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 L551 GRX, 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 L551 GRX registered?

L551 GRX is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 27 September 1993.

Is L551 GRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for L551 GRX shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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