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F795 BWB

1988 Citroen Bx

Red Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Jun 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,298 mi
Last recorded76,298 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2026
Typical for 1988 Citroen Bx109,138 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF795 BWB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1988
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2026 76,298 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

timing belt cover missing

Fail 3 Jun 2026 76,296 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Front suspension fluid slight leak

Offside Front Fuel Pipe/s corroded

slight leak from suspension

timing belt cover missing

Pass 4 Jun 2025 74,054 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material surface corrosion to steel brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front shocker has slight play when jacked

Oil leak, but not excessive from steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear movement in both rear radius arm front bearings

aux belt frayed

timing belt cover missing

Pass 30 Aug 2023 74,045 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2022 74,041 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 71,487 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2012 66,769 miles

offside rear brake reeding low acc clicking a lot sus press getting low slight sliting in both front flexs

Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,146 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 63,347 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 61,420 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 59,410 miles

hydraulic fluid seepage,centre/offside front of vehicle (engine area)

Fail 14 Aug 2008 59,406 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

hydraulic fluid seepage,centre/offside front of vehicle (engine area)

Fail 13 Aug 2007 57,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

low front brake pad warning wires broken.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 57,700 miles

Nearside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Offside Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

low front brake pad warning wires broken.

Pass 14 Aug 2006 56,010 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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F795 BWB is a 1988 Citroen Bx in Red with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 F795 BWB, 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 F795 BWB registered?

F795 BWB is a 1988 Citroen Bx, first registered on 31 August 1988.

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