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F33 JGN

1989 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

61,974 mi
Last recorded61,974 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF33 JGN
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 61,974 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2024 61,775 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2023 61,455 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 61,166 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 60,763 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 60,196 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2018 60,078 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,612 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 58,982 miles

Nearside Front Cv boot cut but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 13 Jul 2016 58,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Cv boot cut but still preventing the ingress of dirt

Pass 3 Jul 2015 58,079 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 57,536 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 57,533 miles

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

Centre Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2013 57,081 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2012 56,784 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 56,783 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 56,325 miles

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

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

Slight corrosion to NSF & OSF suspension fluid pipes

Pass 2 Jul 2010 55,634 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,629 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 53,296 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 50,355 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

n/s/r hydro pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r hydro pipes slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jul 2007 50,355 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

n/s/r hydro pipes slightly corroded

o/s/r hydro pipes slightly corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2006 49,269 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 49,267 miles

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

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

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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F33 JGN is a 1989 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 F33 JGN, 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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What year was F33 JGN registered?

F33 JGN is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 20 May 1989.

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