Citroen Bx
Reliability, running costs, and MOT data across 4 years from 556 real MOT tests.
Avg Pass Rate
78%
Total Tests
556
Best Year
1991 (84%)
Years Covered
4
About the Citroen Bx
The Citroen Bx has been tested 556 times in 2026 MOT data across 4 model years (1990 to 1993), with an average pass rate of 78%. That's close to the national average of 82%. Available as diesel and petrol.
Best and Worst Years
The 1991 model is the most reliable with a 84% pass rate from 141 tests. The 1992 model has the lowest at 73%. The 11 point spread between years means reliability varies somewhat, but no year is dramatically different.
Reliability Trend
Older CITROEN BXs tend to have better MOT pass rates than newer ones, with an average decline of 6 percentage points across model years.
Mileage Across Years
The oldest model in our data (1990) averages 127,972 miles, while the newest (1993) averages 151,888 miles. Older models have covered serious mileage, so suspension and drivetrain wear are worth checking.
Estimated Running Costs
Based on 7,400 miles/year, current fuel prices, and MOT pass rate data. Insurance not included.
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Citroen Bx by Year
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