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B199 GFE

1985 Citroen Bx

Black Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2026
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

144,888 mi
Last recorded144,888 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2025
Typical for 1985 Citroen Bx76,090 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB199 GFE
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1985
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Mar 2025 144,888 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2024 144,052 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2023 143,815 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2022 142,945 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 142,793 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2020 142,693 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 142,475 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid join (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 142,352 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 141,597 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 138,650 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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B199 GFE is a 1985 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1985 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.9% with a typical mileage of 76,090 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 B199 GFE, 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 41 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was B199 GFE registered?

B199 GFE is a 1985 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 May 1985.

Is B199 GFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for B199 GFE shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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