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F709 LOD

1989 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

34,270 mi
Last recorded34,270 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF709 LOD
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2025 34,270 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2024 31,425 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 29,020 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 26,896 miles

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

oil leak engine and gear box

Fail 6 Jul 2022 26,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

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

oil leak engine and gear box

Pass 26 Jul 2021 24,314 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2021 24,314 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 22,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

unable to check brake pads

Fail 31 Jul 2020 22,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

unable to check brake pads

Pass 16 Mar 2012 22,799 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2012 22,799 miles

Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2011 22,745 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,291 miles

Age cracks noted in spare tyre.

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

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

Slight age cracks noted in offside rear tyre

Slight dampness noted in area of master cylinder

Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,020 miles

Slight fluid weep noted from brake master cylinder area.

Slight fluid weep noted from front sphere area.

Fail 16 Mar 2009 22,020 miles

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

Rear fog lamp switch faulty (1.3.1a)

Slight fluid weep noted from brake master cylinder area.

Slight fluid weep noted from front sphere area.

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,503 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 20,950 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 20,950 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2006 20,138 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2006 20,138 miles

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

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

suspension starting to bounce

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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F709 LOD is a 1989 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 F709 LOD, 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 F709 LOD registered?

F709 LOD is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 20 April 1989.

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