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F720 HGU

1988 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

119,648 mi
Last recorded119,648 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF720 HGU
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2026 119,648 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2025 119,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Feb 2024 118,763 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2023 118,313 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension pipe damaged but not to excess (5.3.5 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2022 117,650 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 117,437 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 117,293 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 117,165 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2018 117,039 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2018 117,033 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2017 116,854 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 116,790 miles

Front 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)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 115,812 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 115,682 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2014 115,682 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 114,912 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 114,589 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 114,589 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 111,527 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 109,638 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 107,521 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 107,512 miles

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

Offside 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 11 Feb 2008 105,435 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 102,926 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 99,148 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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F720 HGU is a 1988 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 F720 HGU, 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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F720 HGU is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 27 October 1988.

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