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F562 RLO

1989 Citroen Bx

Grey Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2026
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

70,973 mi
Last recorded70,973 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF562 RLO
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2025 70,973 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 70,697 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 70,697 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2016 69,630 miles

engine oil leak.

Fail 25 Apr 2016 69,606 miles

Nearside Front Fluid suspension leaking Return pipe from strutt (2.4.D.2)

engine oil leak.

Pass 23 Apr 2015 68,663 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2014 67,775 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 67,762 miles

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

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Apr 2013 66,726 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 10 May 2012 65,593 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2011 62,921 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 60,754 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 May 2009 59,076 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 May 2009 59,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2008 56,804 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 54,097 miles
Pass 8 May 2006 51,181 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

strong advise suspension fluid leek

Fail 5 May 2006 51,181 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

strong advise suspension fluid leek

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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F562 RLO is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Grey with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 F562 RLO, 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 F562 RLO registered?

F562 RLO is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 2 June 1989.

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