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F120 OMJ

1989 Citroen Bx

Cream Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,426 mi
Last recorded150,426 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF120 OMJ
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 150,426 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle part (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front bumper loose

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2024 149,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle part (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both fronts corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear inner and outer sill corroded and weak in places

Fail 2 Oct 2024 149,017 miles

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing as marked (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle to rear joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front pipes corroded in places (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Oct 2023 147,672 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 147,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired Marked various places (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2022 146,542 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside both doors corroded

Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

towbar structure heavily corroded

Pass 7 Oct 2021 145,676 miles

n/s beam pattern poor

underside of vehicle rusty and weak in many places sills corroded and weak

windscreen washers poor

Pass 1 Oct 2020 144,922 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 142,759 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

slight damage to o/s headlamp

slight side to side movement n/s front wheel

Pass 6 Apr 2018 140,328 miles

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

n/s/f indicator lens missing

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2017 138,738 miles

coolant leak from engine

n/s headlamp glass insecure

n/s/f indicator lens missing

oil leak from engine

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Fail 29 Mar 2017 138,715 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component locking device insecure caliper carrier bolt loose (3.5.1l)

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

coolant leak from engine

n/s headlamp glass insecure

n/s/f indicator lens missing

oil leak from engine

slight play in o/s/r wheel bearing

Pass 18 Apr 2016 136,326 miles

all front metal suspension pipes very corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2016 136,262 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all front metal suspension pipes very corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 133,558 miles

all metal suspension pipes slightly corroded

both front tyres wearing low

n/s/r tyre wearing low

Pass 8 Apr 2014 130,554 miles

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

accelerator pedal rubber missing

all metal suspension pipes corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2014 130,554 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

accelerator pedal rubber missing

all metal suspension pipes corroded

Pass 19 Mar 2013 127,008 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

all front suspension pipes corroded

both front metal brake pipes corroded

handbrake has high travel

o/s no plate holder insecure

Fail 19 Mar 2013 127,008 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

all front suspension pipes corroded

both front metal brake pipes corroded

handbrake has high travel

o/s no plate holder insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2012 125,387 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

handbrake has high travel

suspension fluid leak from pipes

Pass 14 Apr 2011 123,791 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

susspension fluid leak

Fail 6 Apr 2011 123,597 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

susspension fluid leak

Pass 13 Apr 2010 119,814 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 119,786 miles

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

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

o/s front suspension pipes corroded

parking brake long

Pass 30 Mar 2009 116,598 miles

front suspension getting soft and slight seepage at n/s front shock absorber

Fail 2 Apr 2008 113,825 miles

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

condensation in o/s head light

Pass 2 Apr 2008 113,825 miles

condensation in o/s head light

Pass 3 Apr 2007 111,544 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 107,945 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 107,871 miles

Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Vehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)

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

brake pad warning light on. tow bar badly corroded.

oil leak

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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F120 OMJ is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Cream with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1989 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.1% with a typical mileage of 110,487 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 F120 OMJ, 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 37 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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F120 OMJ is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 12 May 1989.

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