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L662 GRX

1993 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2013
Tests15 (7 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate46.7%

Mileage

200,751 mi
Last recorded200,751 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2012
Typical for 1993 Citroen Bx133,174 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL662 GRX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1993
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

7 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2012 200,751 miles

advise signs of diesel around tank area but not driping

Fail 11 Oct 2012 200,496 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

advise signs of diesel around tank area but not driping

Pass 18 Oct 2011 191,799 miles

advise diesel stains around fuel tank

Fail 13 Oct 2011 191,715 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

advise diesel stains around fuel tank

Pass 21 Oct 2010 185,389 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise n/s/f tyre has cut on tread but within limits

advise o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 21 Oct 2010 185,389 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

advise n/s/f tyre has cut on tread but within limits

advise o/s/f brake binding slightly

Fail 18 Oct 2010 185,386 miles

Centre Front Lower Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Exhaust making contact with rear anti-roll bar.

Fuel tank strap snapped

Oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2010 185,366 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Front Lower Fluid suspension bellows leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Additional braking device damaged (3.6.I.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)

Exhaust making contact with rear anti-roll bar.

Fuel tank strap snapped

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2009 177,430 miles

oil leak

rear number plate letter 'L' cracked

rear seat belts not tested as seats folded

both front hand brake cables rubbing on inner wheel rim edges

Fail 8 Oct 2009 177,240 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc has restricted free movement (3.5.1j)

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

hand brake cable excessive travel

oil leak

rear number plate letter 'L' cracked

rear seat belts not tested as seats folded

both front hand brake cables rubbing on inner wheel rim edges

Pass 13 Oct 2008 169,229 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Sep 2008 169,213 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

o/s front tyre cracking

Fail 8 Feb 2007 164,727 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2007 164,727 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 156,346 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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L662 GRX is a 1993 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.7%.

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 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 L662 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 L662 GRX registered?

L662 GRX is a 1993 Citroen Bx, first registered on 27 September 1993.

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