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F696 LFG

1989 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1580cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Dec 2026
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

10,034 mi
Last recorded10,034 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF696 LFG
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,580cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 10,034 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 10,034 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2024 10,034 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2024 10,034 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Aug 2023 9,382 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2022 9,007 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2021 7,519 miles

steering rack damper has a slight leak

Fail 24 Aug 2021 7,519 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 26 Jan 2016 7,322 miles

both front brake hose slightly deteriorated

rear suspension bouncy

Pass 4 Dec 2014 7,149 miles

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

rear suspension bouncy

Pass 6 Dec 2013 6,997 miles

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

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

rear suspension getting hard

Pass 29 Nov 2012 6,918 miles

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

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

both front tyres slightly perished

n/s/r tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Oct 2011 6,888 miles

Battery insecure

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

long hand brake travel,

Pass 26 Oct 2010 6,805 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 6,788 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 6,764 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 6,669 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 May 2006 6,358 miles
Fail 16 May 2006 6,358 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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F696 LFG is a 1989 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,580cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 F696 LFG, 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 F696 LFG registered?

F696 LFG is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 January 1989.

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