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F723 NJN

1989 Citroen Bx

Cream Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2022
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

188,939 mi
Last recorded188,939 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2021
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF723 NJN
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourCream
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2021 188,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Nearside and Offside rear step panels corroding

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2020 187,263 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 28 Nov 2020 187,261 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 183,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 172,190 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside headlamp reflector deteriorating

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

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Pass 14 Dec 2017 165,174 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 165,172 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 157,893 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush arm front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 146,743 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake cable outer casing starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Fail 25 Nov 2015 146,741 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

handbrake cable outer casing starting to corrode

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2014 139,629 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

battery insecure

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

cannot see condition of rear brakes

f/n/s inner wing under bonnet corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

rear suspension pipes corroding

Fail 27 Nov 2014 139,629 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

battery insecure

both front brake discs showing signs of wear

cannot see condition of rear brakes

f/n/s inner wing under bonnet corroding

rear brake pipes corroding

rear suspension pipes corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2013 128,565 miles

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

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

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

cannot see the rear pads

nearside front bumber has damage

Pass 2 Nov 2012 121,156 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s sun visor cannot be secured in the up position

Pass 8 Nov 2011 120,599 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 119,334 miles

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

nearside front inner wing starting to rust

Pass 4 Nov 2009 116,523 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 4 Nov 2008 113,106 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked.

rear brake effort low.

Fail 3 Nov 2008 113,106 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate cracked.

rear brake effort low.

Pass 14 Nov 2007 110,006 miles

both front discs getting rusty on inner edges.

Pass 16 Nov 2006 106,047 miles

both front discs getting rusty on inner faces.

Pass 16 Nov 2005 102,018 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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F723 NJN is a 1989 Citroen Bx in Cream with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 F723 NJN, 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 F723 NJN registered?

F723 NJN is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 9 January 1989.

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