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F16 VBX

1990 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,863 mi
Last recorded101,863 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 1990 Citroen Bx109,306 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF16 VBX
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1990
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 101,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Sep 2025 101,863 miles

Central Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing replacement advised (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2024 101,594 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 100,843 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2023 100,843 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2022 100,813 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 May 2020 100,792 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Upper Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting strut mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake cable damaged but not to excess both front (1.1.15 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Spare tyre defective ()

under body covered in underseal

Pass 14 Apr 2018 100,780 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 100,775 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 100,764 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2014 100,762 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

all visable pipes along front axle slightly corroded

rear silencer shell badly corroded ( not blowing )

Pass 25 Oct 2013 97,396 miles

outer skin of rear silencer deteriorated

Pass 15 Sep 2011 97,267 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 97,267 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s//f strut return pipe split

o/s/f caliper handbrake cover clip broken

Pass 27 Jul 2010 96,920 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2010 96,920 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 94,229 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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F16 VBX is a 1990 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 1990 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.4% with a typical mileage of 109,306 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 F16 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 36 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was F16 VBX registered?

F16 VBX is a 1990 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1990.

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