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L558 VMW

1993 Citroen Bx

Green Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

177,067 mi
Last recorded177,067 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2007
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL558 VMW
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2007 177,067 miles

nearside front flexi perished.

Pass 23 Nov 2006 171,607 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 171,607 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2005 160,518 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 1 Nov 2005 160,470 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit supply pipe damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Rear Brake pedal does not operate a brake fitted to each wheel (3.3.A.3)

Rear Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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L558 VMW 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 60%.

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 L558 VMW, 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 L558 VMW registered?

L558 VMW is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 November 1993.

Is L558 VMW safe to buy?

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