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D16 VBX

1988 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,522 mi
Last recorded69,522 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD16 VBX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 69,522 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2024 69,463 miles
Pass 16 May 2023 69,050 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber end cap (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 12 May 2023 69,047 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Rubber end cap (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 8 Mar 2022 67,994 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2021 65,913 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2021 65,769 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing/inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing/inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2019 64,019 miles
Pass 13 May 2017 63,993 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 63,329 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 62,788 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 61,391 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 60,666 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 57,011 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 56,976 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 May 2006 56,144 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Vehicle presented for test with welding repairs painted.

Fail 7 Apr 2006 56,135 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front tyre outer wall starting to crack.

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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D16 VBX is a 1988 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1988 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.4% with a typical mileage of 109,138 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 D16 VBX, 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 38 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was D16 VBX registered?

D16 VBX is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 30 December 1988.

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The MOT history for D16 VBX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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