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F317 PBL

1989 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,218 mi
Last recorded126,218 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2022
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF317 PBL
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2022 126,218 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 125,252 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2016 122,138 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 120,844 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 120,844 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 120,007 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 117,752 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 110,924 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 108,500 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 108,500 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 106,965 miles

exhaust blowing slightly.steering rack damp.nsf tyre tread low.

Fail 19 Jan 2010 106,963 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

exhaust blowing slightly.steering rack damp.nsf tyre tread low.

Pass 12 Jan 2009 105,658 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2009 105,658 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 104,102 miles

os outer cv boot starting to perish.

slight blow from exhaust.osf metal brake pipe corroded.

Pass 11 Jan 2007 102,474 miles

osf tyre on legal limit.slight blow from exhaust.

Pass 12 Jan 2006 100,524 miles

steering rack damp.nsf tyre on legal limit.outer sills coverd.

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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F317 PBL is a 1989 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 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 F317 PBL, 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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F317 PBL is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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