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F974 JHO

1989 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,769 mi
Last recorded138,769 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF974 JHO
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 138,769 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 138,769 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2021 138,112 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2019 138,108 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 138,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 May 2017 137,647 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipe needs attention or replacement (7.1.2)

Offside rear suspension signs of possible oil leak

Very bad oil leak from engine

Pass 3 May 2016 135,771 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front exhaust pipe needs attention or replacement (7.1.2)

Offside rear suspension signs of possible oil leak

Very bad oil leak from engine

Pass 21 Apr 2015 134,972 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 3 May 2014 133,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2014 133,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2013 131,782 miles

Both front tyres wearing badly on edges

Oil leak

Rear exhaust mount on body insecure

Slight leak from offside rear suspension unit

Pass 21 Mar 2012 129,576 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 19 Mar 2012 129,575 miles

Front Fluid suspension accumulator leaking (2.4.D.2)

Front Fluid suspension leaking (2.4.D.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 15 Apr 2011 127,924 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 125,738 miles

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 125,738 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2009 121,561 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 121,551 miles

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

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

Steering column flexible coupling cracked and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 116,034 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2007 109,627 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 106,222 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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F974 JHO is a 1989 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 F974 JHO, 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 F974 JHO registered?

F974 JHO is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 29 April 1989.

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