1989 Citroen BX 1.4L Petrol · F492 XBD
1989 Citroen BX (1.4L, petrol). First registered 06/01/1989. Recorded mileage 56,771 miles. MOT valid until 01/11/2027.
- Make & Model
- CITROEN BX
- Year / Origin
- 1989 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 01/11/2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 56,771 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 1989
- Engine
- 1360cc
F492 XBD Key Findings
- 21 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/10/2026
- 56,771 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Good
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F492 XBD Mileage History
- 16/01/200618,145 mi
- 16/01/200618,145 mi
- 18/01/200718,307 mi+162 mi
- 18/01/200718,307 mi
- 18/01/200818,455 mi+148 mi
- 20/01/200918,588 mi+133 mi
- 20/01/200918,588 mi
- 30/07/2015181,776 mi+163,188 mi
- 11/08/2015181,779 mi+3 mi
- 02/07/201618,848 mi-162,931 mi
- 26/06/201723,705 mi+4,857 mi
- 21/06/201827,596 mi+3,891 mi
- 31/10/201932,545 mi+4,949 mi
- 26/10/202036,249 mi+3,704 mi
- 25/10/202138,795 mi+2,546 mi
- 25/10/202138,795 mi
- 24/10/202243,240 mi+4,445 mi
- 02/11/202346,257 mi+3,017 mi
- 28/10/202449,677 mi+3,420 mi
- 27/10/202554,420 mi+4,743 mi
- 06/10/202656,771 mi+2,351 mi
Average of roughly 1,864 miles per year across 21 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
F492 XBD MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
21 MOT tests are recorded for this 1989 Citroen Bx (F492 XBD) between January 2006 and October 2026.
The record contains 16 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 06 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (10 issues), Windscreen (8 issues), Suspension (8 issues), Lighting (8 issues), Tyres (6 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 35 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”; “Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)”.
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