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F977 SFB

1989 Citroen Bx

White Petrol 1360cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests35 (20 pass, 15 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,091 mi
Last recorded77,091 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 1989 Citroen Bx110,487 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF977 SFB
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1989
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,360cc

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MOT History

20 pass 15 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 77,091 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 77,066 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil fluid return hose disconnected (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Jan 2025 77,066 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil fluid return hose disconnected (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 76,935 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2022 76,852 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2022 76,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 76,813 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 9 Sep 2021 76,813 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 76,741 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2020 76,741 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 76,740 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2019 76,740 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 76,486 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 76,486 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 75,794 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2016 75,678 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 75,678 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2015 75,127 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2015 75,127 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 74,867 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 74,867 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 73,402 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Aug 2013 73,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 73,163 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 73,163 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 72,280 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2010 70,798 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 70,798 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 70,201 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 70,201 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2008 69,812 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2007 69,438 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2007 69,438 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Fluid suspension has no suspension movement (2.4.D.5)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 66,994 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 66,994 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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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F977 SFB is a 1989 Citroen Bx in White with a 1,360cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 35 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 F977 SFB, 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 F977 SFB registered?

F977 SFB is a 1989 Citroen Bx, first registered on 20 April 1989.

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