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H698 FNR

1991 Citroen Bx

Black Diesel 1769cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

87,713 mi
Last recorded87,713 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 1991 Citroen Bx114,742 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH698 FNR
MakeCitroen
ModelBx
Year1991
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,769cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 87,713 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension has minor leak of fluid

Offside Rear suspension cone minor leak

Offside Rear suspension cone rubber split

Fail 20 Oct 2025 87,712 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight wear on inner egde (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear suspension has minor leak of fluid

Offside Rear suspension cone minor leak

Offside Rear suspension cone rubber split

Pass 25 Oct 2024 87,160 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2024 87,159 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2023 86,735 miles

Nearside Rear slight suspension fluid leak

Fail 31 Oct 2023 86,734 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Main beam tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear slight suspension fluid leak

Pass 31 Oct 2022 86,037 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 84,755 miles

n/s/r suspension cone slight leak

Fail 26 Oct 2021 84,752 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Position lamp not working both front postion lamps (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp switch not operating in accordance with the requirements (4.5.3 (a))

Seat belt missing centre rear stuck under seat (7.1.2 (a))

n/s/r suspension cone slight leak

Pass 18 Nov 2020 84,570 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2020 84,570 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2019 83,425 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 83,424 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 May 2018 79,467 miles
Fail 3 May 2018 79,467 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 77,723 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 76,475 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 74,674 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 74,525 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Radiator leaking.

Fail 12 Apr 2012 74,351 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Fluid suspension levelling valve leaking (2.4.D.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2011 73,055 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 71,875 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 70,491 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 69,797 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 69,071 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 67,790 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 67,749 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

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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H698 FNR is a 1991 Citroen Bx in Black with a 1,769cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

Across all 1991 Citroen Bx models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.5% with a typical mileage of 114,742 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 H698 FNR, 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 35 years old, this Citroen Bx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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H698 FNR is a 1991 Citroen Bx, first registered on 6 March 1991.

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