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F381 PJD

1989 Citroen Bx

Blue Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jun 2027
Tests32 (21 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate65.6%

Mileage

96,078 mi
Last recorded96,078 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF381 PJD
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

21 pass 11 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2026 96,078 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear play in torsion beam arm bearings

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle undersealed

welding repairs heavily undersealed throughout

Fail 16 Jun 2026 96,064 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested glass unbonded from unit/placed in vehicle (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wing inside in engine bay (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine sump gasket/ oil filter o`ring area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 165/70/14 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear play in torsion beam arm bearings

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

vehicle undersealed

Pass 1 Jul 2025 94,824 miles

Central Rear Suspension unit damaged but not to excess slight seapage from unit (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 19 May 2025 94,808 miles

Nearside Rear Axle fractured rusted out on axle near to mounting points, as marked (5.1.1 (a)) DANGEROUS

Front slight oil leak from self levelling system

Pass 15 Apr 2024 93,504 miles

hydro fluid leak

Fail 2 Apr 2024 93,280 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Rear Floor excessively deteriorated boot floor ,towing eye mounting as marked (6.2.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door pillar deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed a post as marked (6.2.3 (c) (i))

hydro fluid leak

Pass 14 Apr 2023 92,369 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2023 92,369 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 28 Mar 2022 90,674 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 16 Apr 2021 88,965 miles

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess all (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Apr 2021 88,959 miles

Front Suspension accumulator leaking (5.3.5 (c))

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess all (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2019 87,476 miles

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess all (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 86,287 miles

Front Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess all (5.3.5 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Front tyre wall perishing

Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Jul 2017 84,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened x2 (2.4.D.3)

Offside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded and seriously weakened x2 (2.4.D.3)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension pipe leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened all (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 83,470 miles

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

Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit supply pipe corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2015 82,628 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 6 Jul 2015 82,627 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2014 81,856 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 81,856 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,499 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2012 80,019 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 80,019 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 77,487 miles

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

Fail 18 Jul 2011 77,484 miles

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

Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.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 Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Jun 2010 75,186 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 73,952 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 73,387 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 72,214 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 70,657 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 70,643 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2005 69,127 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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F381 PJD is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Blue with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.6%.

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 F381 PJD, 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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F381 PJD is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 17 February 1989.

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