CITROEN BX1990 · 1.9L DIESEL

The Citroen BX currently holds no valid MOT certificate. The most recent test, conducted on 30 January 2009 at 76,806 miles, resulted in a failure, and no subsequent records confirm a retest or a pass. That lapse of over seventeen years without a recorded MOT raises serious questions about the vehicle's roadworthiness and legal status for use on public roads. The maintenance trend is not merely stagnant but effectively unverifiable. The 2009 failure list reveals multiple concurrent defects across critical systems, indicating a vehicle that had deteriorated significantly and was not maintained to a roadworthy standard at that time. Mileage-wise, the record is exceptionally sparse and static. The vehicle was tested in April 2006 at 69,982 miles, then April 2007 at 71,645 miles, showing a modest accumulation of 1,663 miles over that twelve-month period. Critically, the 2009 failure was recorded at exactly the same 76,806 miles as the current advertised figure. This strongly implies the car has been stationary or unused for the vast majority of the last seventeen years. Long-term standing on a hydropneumatic Citroen is particularly concerning, as the system's complex pipework, spheres, and seals are prone to perishing and corrosion when not regularly exercised. A buyer must treat this vehicle as a non-runner requiring a comprehensive mechanical recommissioning before any road use. The 2009 failure specifically flagged both front suspension fluid pipes as leaking and the interconnecting pipes as damaged and seriously weakened, alongside a split steering rack gaiter. On a Citroen BX, these are not minor advisories but fundamental system failures; the hydropneumatic circuit must be fully inspected, with all pipework, spheres, and the pump assessed for leaks and structural integrity. The insecure headlamp and incorrect aim also need rectification. Given the prolonged stationary period, a thorough inspection for structural corrosion in the sills, floor pans, and subframes is essential, as is a complete fluid overhaul, including coolant and brake fluid, and a careful check of all rubber seals and flexible hoses.