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F683 HAP

1988 Citroen Bx

Red Petrol 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

96,705 mi
Last recorded96,705 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF683 HAP
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 96,705 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 95,922 miles

oil leaks detected under vehicle

Pass 1 Dec 2023 95,568 miles

signs of oil leaks, gearbox and hydraulic

Pass 9 Nov 2022 94,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 94,310 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2020 93,968 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2019 93,478 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 92,188 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 91,198 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front tyres perishing

slight deterioration to steering wheel covering

Pass 10 Nov 2016 90,522 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Nov 2016 90,522 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 89,425 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2014 88,226 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2013 86,669 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 85,767 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 85,010 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2010 83,640 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2009 82,586 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 81,943 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 80,626 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 79,874 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2005 78,302 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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F683 HAP is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 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 F683 HAP, 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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What year was F683 HAP registered?

F683 HAP is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 3 August 1988.

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