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F289 FGH

1988 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2026
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

87,912 mi
Last recorded87,912 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF289 FGH
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 87,912 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 87,571 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 87,412 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 87,412 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 84,905 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2019 82,122 miles

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

Nearside Rear slight fluid leak

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 82,122 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear slight fluid leak

Offside Front Outer Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 80,396 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2018 80,396 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 80,164 miles

Gear box oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Light lens damaged

Offside Rear Slight fluid leak from suspension

Oil leak ()

Windscreen wiper slightly smeary

Pass 6 Aug 2016 72,930 miles

General corrosion under vehicle

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 6 Jul 2016 72,884 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

hand brake high

n/s mirror glass cracked

rust and corrosion in various places and has heavy under-sill

Pass 15 Apr 2015 71,826 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2015 71,824 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 71,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s mirror is cracked

n/s/f top suspension mount bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/f top suspension mount bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/r light lens is cracked

Fail 28 Jun 2012 71,786 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror is cracked

n/s/f top suspension mount bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/f top suspension mount bush slightly deteriorated

o/s/r light lens is cracked

Pass 11 Jul 2011 71,563 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s mirror glass broken

o/s/r light is cracked

Fail 11 Jul 2011 71,563 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s mirror glass broken

o/s/r light is cracked

Pass 23 Jul 2010 71,448 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 71,488 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 71,374 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 71,374 miles

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

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

Centre Front Upper Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Centre Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 71,269 miles

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

Fail 2 Jul 2008 71,269 miles

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

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

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

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jul 2007 71,077 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2006 70,853 miles

non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 12 Jul 2006 70,853 miles

Front Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear Gas suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

non obligatory mirror damaged

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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F289 FGH is a 1988 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F289 FGH, 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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F289 FGH is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 October 1988.

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