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F170 ODF

1988 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,912 mi
Last recorded112,912 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF170 ODF
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 112,912 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2024 108,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 104,628 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2023 104,625 miles

Oil leaking excessively from transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2022 99,446 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 99,446 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2021 93,471 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 91,132 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 88,338 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2018 83,497 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2018 83,496 miles

Suspension component leaking height correcter (5.3.5 (c))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 78,077 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2016 73,106 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 67,668 miles

child seat fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2014 60,700 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 60,699 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2013 49,992 miles

Both handbrake outer cables cracked

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 43,376 miles

front hand brake cables outer casings cracked

Fail 20 Aug 2012 43,374 miles

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

front hand brake cables outer casings cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 41,502 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 41,268 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,925 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 40,921 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 40,451 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 40,008 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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F170 ODF is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 F170 ODF, 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 F170 ODF registered?

F170 ODF is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 1 August 1988.

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